單選題 每題2分

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1. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already.　(第36期考題)　

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2. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions.　(第33期考題)　

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3. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

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4. 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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5. During tourism seasons, this coastal town is _____ with visitors who expect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery to their heart's content.　(第37期考題)　

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6. _____ makes life worth living is not what you can get but what you can give.　(第33期考題)　

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7. 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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8. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen.　(第42期考題)　

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9. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections.　(第41期考題)　

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10. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead?　(第39期考題)　

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11.

※請依上文回答問題※ All the following words can be used interchangeably in the passage except for　(第40期考題)　

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12. The young couple, unable to bear children, chose to _____ a child to expand their family.　(第40期考題)　

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13. The clever device _____ on the wall makes the room dry and comfortable even during humid days.　(第36期考題)　

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14. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now.　(第40期考題)　

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15. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word.　(第42期考題)　

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

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17. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene.　(第39期考題)　

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18. Charlotte _____ a shower when the power suddenly went out.　(第41期考題)　

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19. 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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20. While the election campaign was filled with fake news, important public issues were often _____.　(第39期考題)　

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21. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks.　(第37期考題)　

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22. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks.　(第36期考題)　

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23. German _____ power was restricted after World War II. The entire army was restricted to just 100,000 men, and the navy was reduced to just 15,000 men.　(第40期考題)　

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24. It is good manners to dress formally at such an important international ----- where world leaders meet.　(第38期考題)　

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25. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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26. The hotel Oliver was talking about _____ but I couldn’t remember where I had read about it.　(第41期考題)　

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27. Due to the heavy rain, the citizens couldn't drive their cars, ----- take buses because the roads were flooded.　(第38期考題)　

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28. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

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29. 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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30. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus.　(第42期考題)　

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31. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer.　(第32期考題)　

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32. 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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33. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen.　(第42期考題)　

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34. A: Are you familiar with the please _____ in the TV show?
B: No, I don't know any of them.　(第39期考題)　

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35. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it.　(第40期考題)　

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36. 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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37. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft.　(第32期考題)　

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38. 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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39. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment.　(第37期考題)　

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40.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone? 　(第38期考題)　

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41. _____ Hemingway's inspiration for the book, The Old Man And The Sea, was the Cuban fisherman Gregorio Fuentes, who was also Hemingway's friend.　(第40期考題)　

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42. It is _____ that there are ups and downs in one’s life.　(第32期考題)　

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

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44. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race.　(第38期考題)　

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45. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight.　(第36期考題)　

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46. James asked his father to drive him to the airport early; he wanted to _____ two hours before the flight. He was afraid to miss the flight.　(第41期考題)　

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47. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____.　(第33期考題)　

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48. _____ they knew the typhoon had hit the island that they started to panic.　(第33期考題)　

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49.

What doesn't happen to the brain when it gets old?　(第39期考題)　

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50. You should take the _____ and create chances for yourself instead of waiting passively.　(第32期考題)　

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