單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. Michael regrets when he was young, he _____ day by day without making good use of his time and now he still hasn't yet accomplished anything.　(第37期考題)　

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3.

Based on the context, what is the meaning of "abused"?　(第38期考題)　

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4. 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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5.

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

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6. 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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7. When doing an experiment, we should always _____ that safety is of the utmost importance.　(第39期考題)　

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

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9.

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

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10. The Greek national _____ has been played at every Olympics closing ceremony to honor Greece’s role as the birthplace of the Olympic Games.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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16. The latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says _____ is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and infections.　(第41期考題)　

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17. 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)　

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18. He _____ his friend by telling lies about her behind her back.　(第33期考題)　

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19. 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)　

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

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21. 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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22. 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)　

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23. 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)　

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24. Jim is afraid of making mistakes. _____ this fear that prevents him from making progress.　(第39期考題)　

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

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27. 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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28. 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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29. The fireworks display was so _____ that the visitors could hardly take their eyes off it.　(第39期考題)　

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

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31. The police are _____ a tall, middle-aged man who was seen outside the bank just before the robbery.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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

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

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37. 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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38. 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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39. When traveling solo in a foreign country, you cannot be _____ careful about any stranger getting close to you; that person may be a pickpocket.　(第37期考題)　

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

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

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

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43. 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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44. My grandparents have difficulty _____ used to the fast pace of city life.　(第32期考題)　

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45. I know this discussion is an uncomfortable one, but please don't _____. Let's come straight to the point and get over with it.　(第40期考題)　

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

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47. The novelist _____ many speech invitations to concentrate on writing his next new novel.　(第42期考題)　

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48. During tourism seasons, this coastal town is _____ with visitors who expect to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery to their heart's content.　(第37期考題)　

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49. _____ it was raining, Jason still insisted on his camping plan.　(第42期考題)　

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50. 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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