單選題 每題2分

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1. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

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

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3. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago.　(第36期考題)　

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4. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42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. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy.　(第37期考題)　

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7. It is the _____ moment for him, so instead of feeling depressed, he'd better pull himself together and try his upmost.　(第37期考題)　

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

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10. Many truck drivers aren't aware that driving while they are _____ could also have disastrous consequences. Therefore, while feeling sick, they should avoid driving.　(第40期考題)　

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11. It is said that the key word for this year is AI, which stands for ----- intelligence.　(第38期考題)　

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12. Studies indicate that too much _____ to the sun harms our skin. Before going out, please put on some sunscreen.　(第39期考題)　

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

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15. For decades, the vegetable vendor _____ most of her income to　charities, which makes her such a great role model.　(第37期考題)　

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16. 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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17. A perfectionist such as Daniel always ----- to make sure nothing goes wrong. He is obsessed with details.　(第38期考題)　

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

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19. If they _____ about your difficulty, they _____ a different decision. Yet, it is all too late now.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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24. Many find it difficult to buy a(n) _____ affordable apartment in a big city because housing prices have been rising.　(第37期考題)　

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25. Reading novels is great mental exercise because it stimulates your _____ as well as improves your brain power.　(第39期考題)　

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26. 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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27. Much of Ethan's house had already been destroyed before the firemen finally _____ the fire.　(第40期考題)　

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28. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date.　(第32期考題)　

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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed.　(第42期考題)　

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33. _____ 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. _____ as Jason was, he tried hard to repress his overwhelming joy for fear that his opponents thought him arrogant.　(第37期考題)　

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37. Anne will never let anything _____ her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter.　(第37期考題)　

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

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39. I am sorry, but you can't order beef noodles. We have _____ beef.　(第39期考題)　

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

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41. As more and more species are faced with extinction, how to sustain biodiversity is _____ great significance to human beings.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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44. 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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45. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood.　(第32期考題)　

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46. 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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47. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

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48. _____, this basketball player still had excellent performances and got the MVP of the match.　(第42期考題)　

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49. 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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50. 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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