1. This young man was left paralyzed from the neck down _____ a serious car crash, which also claimed three lives. (第37期考題) 


2. Mr. Lee was fortunate enough to make a full _____ from the stock market before this recession. (第33期考題) 


3. Since I first stepped foot on this beautiful island, I _____ by the country. (第33期考題) 


4. People say he is _____ incompetent _____ does not care, but for me, he is just a hopeless idealist. (第33期考題) 


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


6. Ever since Larry’s best friends betrayed him, he has had trouble _____ close relationships with others. (第36期考題) 


7. There is a sign saying “No trespassing.” This area is a private place, so people cannot enter this place without the owner’s _____. (第42期考題) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


10. 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) 


11. 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) 


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


13. Paris has long been _____the most romantic city in the world. (第32期考題) 


14. 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) 


15. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others. (第33期考題) 


16. Kate Middleton, _____ marriage to Britain’s Prince William made her Duchess of Cambridge, has played a key role in softening the royal image. (第32期考題) 


17. Maria, my German friend, considers the dishwasher an indispensable home ----- and wonders why it is not common in Taiwan. (第38期考題) 


18. Some young people _____ about having a job that is well-paid and easy to do. (第32期考題) 


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


20.

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


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


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


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


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


25. Lucy _____ temptation and ate the last piece of chocolate. (第33期考題) 


26. Emily is _____ the summer because she can pay a visit to her grandparents living in Japan. (第32期考題) 


27. 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) 


28. Parents have the responsibility to teach their children to draw a clear _____ between right and wrong. (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. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance. (第39期考題) 


31. 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) 


32. Our homeroom teacher was _____ when she knew two students skipped class and smoked on campus. (第42期考題) 


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


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


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


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


37. Once someone is suspected to be infected with coronavirus, he or she has to be kept in _____, so that others won't be infected. (第40期考題) 


38.

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


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


40. 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) 


41. 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) 


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


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


44. 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) 


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


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


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


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


49. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave. (第41期考題) 


50. 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)