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


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


3.

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


4. _____ Hemingway's inspiration for the book, The Old Man And The Sea, was the Cuban fisherman Gregorio Fuentes, who was also Hemingway's friend. (第40期考題) 


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


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


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


9. 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) 


10. Peter got promoted again because he had shown great _____ in dealing with tough challenges and tasks. (第36期考題) 


11. 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) 


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


13. The hotel Oliver was talking about _____ but I couldn’t remember where I had read about it. (第41期考題) 


14.

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


15. 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) 


16. An intelligent discussion can quickly _____ into a battle if the two parties allow it. (第41期考題) 


17. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already. (第36期考題) 


18. A: Lance has been ----- all day today. B: Yes, he has an allergy to particles in the air and that's why. (第38期考題) 


19. The restaurant in Taipei _____ I had my first Taiwanese meal was a small and cozy place with great service. (第39期考題) 


20.

Based on your understanding of the article, what does the Fourth Amendment protect the people against? (第38期考題) 


21. _____ graduating from college, I went off to look for a job. (第33期考題) 


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


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


24. It is dangerous for us to _____ without grasping the whole picture. We need to clarify all the uncertain points before we make decisions. (第42期考題) 


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


26. Tina _____ when Tim offered to sell her the house at such a low price. She knew that something was not right. (第36期考題) 


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


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


29.

※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) 


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


31.

※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) 


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


33.

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


34. 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) 


35. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.” (第41期考題) 


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


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


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


39. 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) 


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


41. 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) 


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


43. Anne will never let anything _____ her from pursuing her dream despite all the difficulties she's likely to encounter. (第37期考題) 


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


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


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


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


48. Children s hould avoid eating too many candies because they contain _____ flavors and colorings that are bad to their health. (第36期考題) 


49. We have to cancel tonight’s concert because neither you nor I _____ prepared. (第32期考題) 


50. Since the building has tilted sideways after the earthquake, it has to be ----- to ensure public safety. (第38期考題)