單選題 每題2分

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1. 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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2. As a result of all the efforts the local government has been making, this small town _____ a large industrial city.　(第37期考題)　

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3. 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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4. 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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5. Without proper guidance, new workers often ----- themselves clueless and frustrated in this big company.　(第38期考題)　

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6. 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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7. Much of Ethan's house had already been destroyed before the firemen finally _____ the fire.　(第40期考題)　

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8. 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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9. Apparently, Mr. Flately has _____. He does not drink anymore and is helping her wife run the grocery store.　(第32期考題)　

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10. 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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11. Kim is _____ going to be furious when she sees the mess you made in the office.　(第33期考題)　

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

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

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14. What bad luck! Most of his luggage ----- stolen.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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17. _____ 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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18. 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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19. While the election campaign was filled with fake news, important public issues were often _____.　(第39期考題)　

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20. If the world's rain forests continue to disappear at their present rate, many species _____ extinct.　(第39期考題)　

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

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

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23. 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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24. 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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25.

What is the best title for this article?　(第38期考題)　

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26. 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)　

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

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

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29. Flammable liquids, knives, and toy guns are _____ on board the aircraft.　(第32期考題)　

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30. The building plan ----- by Frank Lin, who has no idea what the clients need.　(第38期考題)　

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

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

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33. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways.　(第40期考題)　

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34. The _____ of the company’s service has been greatly improved, and there are now fewer customer complaints.　(第36期考題)　

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35. I lost my wallet on the MRT. It _____ stolen.　(第42期考題)　

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

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37. _____ others will you learn how to help yourself.　(第41期考題)　

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

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

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41. Though the couple had been married for three years, they _____ a divorce.　(第42期考題)　

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42.

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

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

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

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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. The young couple, unable to bear children, chose to _____ a child to expand their family.　(第40期考題)　

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