單選題 每題2分

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1. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

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2. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911.　(第40期考題)　

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3.

What is the best title for this article?　(第38期考題)　

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4. Many people find _____ impossible to lose weight without the help of a professional.　(第41期考題)　

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5. Some young people _____ about having a job that is well-paid and easy to do.　(第32期考題)　

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6. Did Penelope tell you _____?　(第40期考題)　

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7. The core of Mediterranean diet is high _____ of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables.　(第32期考題)　

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8. Chen Shu-Chu is a person of _____ character. Although she is just a vegetable vendor, she donates lots of money to the charitable organizations without expecting anything in return.　(第42期考題)　

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9. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.　(第41期考題)　

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10. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one.　(第36期考題)　

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11. The customer service manager asked all the staff to be _____ in responding to complaints.　(第39期考題)　

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12. My grandparents have difficulty _____ used to the fast pace of city life.　(第32期考題)　

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13. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city.　(第33期考題)　

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14. Ned is determined to go to college _____ he has very little support from his family.　(第39期考題)　

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15. _____ that the leader of the labor union decided to protest against the unfair treatment to the workers.　(第42期考題)　

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16. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job.　(第33期考題)　

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17. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel.　(第42期考題)　

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18. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home ----- and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan.　(第38期考題)　

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19. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper.　(第36期考題)　

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20. Smartphones are rather helpful in many aspects, and, as a result, many _____ it difficult to do without one.　(第37期考題)　

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21. Michael regrets when he was young, he _____ day by day without making good use of his time and now he still hasn't yet accomplished anything.　(第37期考題)　

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22. A Syrian boy, who attempted to reach Greece along with other refugees, was found lying dead on a Turkish beach, which _____ global refugee crisis.　(第37期考題)　

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23. When Javier gets angry, he will sit down and _____ the feeling beneath the anger to help himself calm down.　(第41期考題)　

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24. You can't see the CEO now. She ----- dinner and nobody should disturb her mealtime.　(第38期考題)　

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25. The plot of the novel was so _____ that Mary couldn’t help but read on and finish it within one day.　(第34期考題)　

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26. Emily is _____ the summer because she can pay a visit to her grandparents living in Japan.　(第32期考題)　

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27. Brian was depressed for a long time because he couldn’t find a job. When he finally received a job offer, he was _____.　(第41期考題)　

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28. Lucy _____ temptation and ate the last piece of chocolate.　(第33期考題)　

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29. Pressured by public anger, the mayor finally admitted his mistake and _____ for his rude remarks.　(第36期考題)　

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30. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety.　(第38期考題)　

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31. On Christmas Eve, all flights were cancelled _____ the heavy snowstorm. Many tourists were disappointed about the delay of their family reunion.　(第42期考題)　

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32. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

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33.

Based on your understanding of the article, what does the Fourth Amendment protect the people against?　(第38期考題)　

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34. It is said that the MRT line will be extended to this town, and the townspeople are ----- it earnestly.　(第38期考題)　

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35. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave.　(第41期考題)　

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36. _____, Alora remained seated during the whole parade.　(第41期考題)　

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37. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance.　(第39期考題)　

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38. The police are _____ a tall, middle-aged man who was seen outside the bank just before the robbery.　(第39期考題)　

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39. Even though he seems _____ most of the time, none can be more careful than he in terms of handling thorny situations.　(第37期考題)　

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40. _____ you believe it or not, I have witnessed the terrible car crash.　(第42期考題)　

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41. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament.　(第39期考題)　

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42. This young man was left paralyzed from the neck down _____ a serious car crash, which also claimed three lives.　(第37期考題)　

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43. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts.　(第40期考題)　

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44. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety.　(第32期考題)　

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45. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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46. Be patient. The longer you wait, _____ you are to meet the superstar.　(第36期考題)　

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47. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

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48. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why.　(第38期考題)　

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49. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities.　(第42期考題)　

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50. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

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