單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Don't push yourself too hard; taking a vacation _____ enables one to restore energy, so stop being tense all the time.　(第37期考題)　

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3. 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)　

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4. 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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5.

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

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6. Dying to lose weight, some people _____ by eating nothing at all the entire day.　(第36期考題)　

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

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

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10. 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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11. The angry manager ordered that the mistakes in the report _____ right away and then stormed out of the room.　(第36期考題)　

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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job.　(第33期考題)　

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17. 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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18. A: Are you familiar with the please _____ in the TV show?
B: No, I don't know any of them.　(第39期考題)　

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19. Liam got a letter from his girlfriend and he knew she was not happy. She didn’t say anything but Liam could tell by _____ that something was upsetting her.　(第41期考題)　

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

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21. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen.　(第42期考題)　

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22. Benjamin Franklin once said, “Don’t _____ until tomorrow what you can do today.” We should not delay doing anything we can do today. It’s good advice for all of us.　(第41期考題)　

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23. 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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24.

※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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25. 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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26.

※請依上文回答問題※ According to the passage, which of the following is true?　(第40期考題)　

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

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28. 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)　

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

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30.

※請依上文回答問題※ All the following words can be used interchangeably in the passage except for　(第40期考題)　

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31.

※請依上文回答問題※ What is this passage mainly about?　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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35. 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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36. The U.S. presidential ----- is more than a year away, but more than 20 people are ready to join the race.　(第38期考題)　

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37. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm.　(第34期考題)　

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

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39. 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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40. 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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41. Keven, on behalf of his company, successfully signed a contract with a multinational corporation this morning. He _____ ecstatic at that moment.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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

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45. 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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46. 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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47. Bullying will leave a lifelong mental scar that _____ affects children into adulthood.　(第32期考題)　

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48. 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)　

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

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50. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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