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


2. Feeling like an outsider in the family, John doesn’t know how to chat with his siblings easily and always has a sense of _____. (第42期考題) 


3. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city. (第37期考題) 


4. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.” (第41期考題) 


5. The woman is new in our neighborhood. Do you know _____? (第39期考題) 


6. In 2014, Malala Yousafzai became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner ever when _____ the award at age 17. (第41期考題) 


7. 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) 


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


9. With so many cases of murder and mass shootings in the city, the government must take drastic _____ to reduce crime. (第36期考題) 


10. Technological and industrial development not only led to economic growth and _____ but also posed a threat to the ecological system. (第32期考題) 


11. Unable to stand his daughter’s bad attitude anymore, Mr. Collins flew into a rage and slapped her across the face _____.  (第36期考題) 


12. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ . (第37期考題) 


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


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


15. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much. (第38期考題) 


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


17. Leo decided to get divorced, _____. (第40期考題) 


18. I have made up my mind. _____ hard you persuade me, I won’t change my decision. (第36期考題) 


19.

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


20. Maggie considers that hustle and bustle of New York annoying as she _____ in the tranquil countryside. (第37期考題) 


21. It is dangerous for us to _____ without grasping the whole picture. We need to clarify all the uncertain points before we make decisions. (第42期考題) 


22. Samuel was late again. He _____ up earlier this morning, but he didn't. (第40期考題) 


23.

What was the California Supreme Court's decision on Diaz's appeal? (第38期考題) 


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


25. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it. (第39期考題) 


26. Stop being so childish. _____ you like it or not, you must learn to be responsible and fulfill your obligations. (第36期考題) 


27. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health. (第36期考題) 


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


29. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down. (第42期考題) 


30. Isabella doesn't like to discuss her personal problems publicly; she prefers to talk about them _____. (第40期考題) 


31.

※請依上文回答問題※ Which of the following will most likely benefit from the research mentioned in the passage? (第40期考題) 


32. Mackenzie Narbonne is a _____ athlete who has excelled in softball, soccer, floor hockey, powerlifting, and athletics. (第41期考題) 


33. 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) 


34.

※請依上文回答問題※ The paragraph following the passage most likely discusses (第40期考題) 


35. The tires of your car are _____. You should replace them now so that they won't burst on the road. (第39期考題) 


36. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service. (第39期考題) 


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


38. Though the solution sounds perfect, it is not _____ because we don’t have enough time and money. (第36期考題) 


39. After a series of tests, Brian proved to be the most competent among all the _____ , the one everyone could look to. (第37期考題) 


40. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen. (第38期考題) 


41. 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) 


42. The building plan ----- by Frank Lin, who has no idea what the clients need. (第38期考題) 


43. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress. (第39期考題) 


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


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


46. _____ all the detailed guidelines printed on the box, everyone is capable of operating the device with ease. (第36期考題) 


47. To live a better life, _____ is learn from our past mistakes. (第41期考題) 


48. Tina has to work two part-time jobs after school to _____. (第32期考題) 


49. 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) 


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