單選題 每題2分

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

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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)　

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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)　

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

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

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

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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)　

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8. 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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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)　

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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)　

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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)　

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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)　

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13. 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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14. 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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15. Thirty years later, I can still identify several people in the photo -----. They haven't changed that much.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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19.

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

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

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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)　

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

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23.

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

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

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

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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)　

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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)　

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

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

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

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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)　

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

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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)　

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34.

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

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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)　

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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)　

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

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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)　

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

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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)　

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

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

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

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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)　

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

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

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

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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)　

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50. 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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