單選題 每題2分

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1. Try to stay calm. Under no circumstances can we _____ violence to settle conflicts.　(第36期考題)　

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2. 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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3. Despite the disabilities, Nathan's parents treated him like an ordinary child ----- he felt inferior to others.　(第38期考題)　

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

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5. Faced with the immense power of natural disasters like earthquakes or typhoons, humans, more often than not, appear _____ vulnerable.　(第37期考題)　

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

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7. I had to give a three-minute speech in public, but the microphone broke down. _____ with horror, I couldn’t say a word.　(第42期考題)　

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

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

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

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12.

※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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13. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police.　(第41期考題)　

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14. It is important to be logical and clear when you write. You have to make yourself ----- by your readers.　(第38期考題)　

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15. 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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16. If you _____ me, would you accept the proposal from a man you just met for the first time?　(第32期考題)　

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17. 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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18. 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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19. The blind lawyer was rejected by over twenty law firms because of his disability, _____ he had a Harvard Law degree.　(第42期考題)　

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20. Tim _____ mad at others easily. However, ever since he took the course of anger management, he has seldom lost his temper.　(第36期考題)　

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21. To cut costs, Veronica suggested _____ her apartment for shooting the scene.　(第39期考題)　

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

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23. Japanese people _____ bowing even when they talk on the phone.　(第33期考題)　

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24. 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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25. 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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26. Be patient. The longer you wait, _____ you are to meet the superstar.　(第36期考題)　

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27. You can't see the CEO now. She ----- dinner and nobody should disturb her mealtime.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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

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31. These backpackers forgot to make hotel reservations in advance, so they _____ having nowhere to stay.　(第39期考題)　

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32. 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)　

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

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34. _____ makes life worth living is not what you can get but what you can give.　(第33期考題)　

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

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36. The corpse was _____ on the basis of dental records. That is, by examining the teeth of the dead, we can find out who the body is.　(第33期考題)　

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37. It is likely _____ she is just jealous seeing you talking to other girls.　(第33期考題)　

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38. A huge parade is held on the _____ of the 1959 revolution. It is one of the biggest annual events of the city.　(第33期考題)　

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39. 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)　

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40. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it ----- with guests.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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43. The use of _____, although a traditional part of the celebration, has over the years led to many injuries and deaths.There have been incidents every year of users being blinded, losing body parts, or suffering other injuries, especially during festivities such as Chinese New Year season.　(第41期考題)　

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44. I _____ to enjoy playing basketball, but I don't have time for it now.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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49. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative.　(第39期考題)　

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50. A new iPhone will be awarded to _____ comes up with the best name for the new fragrance.　(第39期考題)　

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