單選題 每題2分

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1. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts.　(第40期考題)　

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

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

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4. Anderson hasn’t made up his mind _____.　(第32期考題)　

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

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6. The train _____, we had no choice but to spend another three hours waiting for the next one.　(第36期考題)　

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

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9. We have to _____ the connection between these two events in order to solve the problems they have caused.　(第40期考題)　

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10. 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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11. 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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12. 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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13. His arrogance and vanity stopped him _____ what really mattered to him.　(第32期考題)　

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

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

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16. _____ 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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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)　

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

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

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21. _____, Owen stormed out of the room and banged the door behind him.　(第40期考題)　

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22.

※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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23. The competition has to be postponed ----- some problems with the rules, which may still have to be revised.　(第38期考題)　

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24. I make plenty of lifelong friends in my high school, _____ give me mental support when I feel down.　(第42期考題)　

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25. Tourism is Egypt’s _____ lifeline, representing almost 12% of its national income.　(第34期考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. 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)　

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29. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____.　(第33期考題)　

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30. Yellowstone National Park was the first national park in the U.S. It _____ in 1872.　(第40期考題)　

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31. The capable student was _____ the chairperson of the Student Association. He will be in charge of the coming school anniversary.　(第42期考題)　

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

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33. 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)　

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34. _____ you believe it or not, I have witnessed the terrible car crash.　(第42期考題)　

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

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37. Brian was depressed for a long time because he couldn’t find a job. When he finally received a job offer, he was _____.　(第41期考題)　

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38. 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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39.

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

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40. _____ the wind blowing so hard, I don’t think the seas will calm down.　(第33期考題)　

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41. 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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42. The teddy bear looks old and tattered, but it is the most ----- thing in Kay's room, She loves it dearly.　(第38期考題)　

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43. 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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44.

Under what circumstances do some people consider it legal to search through someone's cellphone? 　(第38期考題)　

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45. On top of the hill _____.　(第32期考題)　

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

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47. 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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48. 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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49.

Judging from the context, what does the word boost mean?　(第39期考題)　

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

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