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


2. There are some easy ways to _____ water. For example, we can turn off the water while we are shaving or brushing our teeth. (第40期考題) 


3. The students had a heated _____ over the issue of the death penalty in their civics class. (第34期考題) 


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


5.

The experts in this article indicate that a sense of humor is important because _____. (第39期考題) 


6. 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) 


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


8. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right. (第36期考題) 


9. The weather took a turn for the worse, the sailors _____ for the shore. (第33期考題) 


10. Don’t lose faith in yourself; keep trying and someday your efforts will _____. (第32期考題) 


11. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared. (第32期考題) 


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


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


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


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


16. The entire old town is designated as a pedestrian zone and free of cars. No _____ are allowed in this area. (第33期考題) 


17. 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) 


18. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly. (第38期考題) 


19.

What can influence the effectiveness of the research mentioned in this article? (第39期考題) 


20. 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) 


21. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways. (第40期考題) 


22. Peter is _____ about his achievements; he credits the success to his research team. (第39期考題) 


23. We have to _____ the connection between these two events in order to solve the problems they have caused. (第40期考題) 


24. A _____ heat wave hit Southwestern Asia in late July and early August 2011, with temperatures in Iraq exceeding 49°C. (第40期考題) 


25. _____ as Jason was, he tried hard to repress his overwhelming joy for fear that his opponents thought him arrogant. (第37期考題) 


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


27.

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


28. 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) 


29. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own. (第41期考題) 


30. 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) 


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


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


33. 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) 


34. Kim is _____ going to be furious when she sees the mess you made in the office. (第33期考題) 


35. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm. (第34期考題) 


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


37. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct. (第39期考題) 


38. 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) 


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


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


41. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair. (第33期考題) 


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


43. 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) 


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


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


46. University fees in many countries _____ and many people cannot afford them. (第41期考題) 


47. _____ online video games, Paul has very little physical activity and spend less time with family and friends. (第32期考題) 


48. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____. (第36期考題) 


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


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