1. 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) 


2. In the Indian culture, cows are thought to be _____ animals. They are respected in religious activities. (第42期考題) 


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


4. 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) 


5. Sarah _____ the cat that had fallen onto the MRT tracks and prevented it from getting hurt. (第33期考題) 


6. Mount Jade(玉山)is taller than ----- mountains in Taiwan. (第38期考題) 


7. So far the spending on this project is still on -----. We have to be careful not to spend more than planned. (第38期考題) 


8. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


9. 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) 


10. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions. (第33期考題) 


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


12. The reason millennials are called "strawberry generation" is _____ they are believed to be "easily bruised." (第37期考題) 


13. _____, he was killed together with his whole army. (第40期考題) 


14. 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) 


15. Astronauts will experience loss of appetite at the beginning of their time in space because their bodies are trying to _____ the new environment. (第42期考題) 


16.

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


17. Keep the painting indoors because the colors will fade if they are _____ to sunlight. (第36期考題) 


18. 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) 


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


20. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____. (第36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. The more you work, the more you gain. The money you receive will be _____ the amount of work that you accomplish. (第36期考題) 


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


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


25.

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


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


27. The food company is recalling several dairy products for they have been _____ with plasticizer. (第32期考題) 


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


29. 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) 


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


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


32. Hotel Plaza de Toros has a modern cafeteria _____ you can enjoy from the typical Andalusian breakfast to an English breakfast. (第41期考題) 


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


34. The famous fashion designer, Jason Wu, preferred to play with dolls and dressed them up, _____ play sports when he was a little boy. (第42期考題) 


35. 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) 


36. Some people _____ that spiders are insects. But in fact, they are relatives of insects. (第40期考題) 


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


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


39. _____ the more money you spend on lunch dates, birthday parties and gifts. (第41期考題) 


40. Even though every smartphone has a clock on it, wrist watches are still _____. (第33期考題) 


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


42. 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) 


43. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris. (第38期考題) 


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


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


46. This is a well-reviewed series of lessons for beginners as well as for those who want to _____ their French. (第40期考題) 


47. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy. (第37期考題) 


48. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes. (第41期考題) 


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


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