(111.04.23) ~「關務(四等)特考」~「英文」

The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations.

The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business.

Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream.

The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely.

They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine.

All products are _____ for defects before being packed.

The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____.

Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with.

Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year.

Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation.

_____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world.

Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad.

The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life.

Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it.

As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.

In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.

Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.

There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.

The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents.

People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women.

Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days.

Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money.

The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits.

Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands.

Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people.

The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase.

I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about.

Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time.

After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits.

The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside.

What is the passage mainly about?

According to the passage, which of the following is true?

What does the word “unforeseen” mean in the passage?

Which of the following could be the possible source of this passage?

In Tip 4, what does “it” in

What is the most appropriate title for the passage?

According to the passage, which of the following is true about Shackleton’s first expedition to the South Pole?

According to the passage, what happened to Shackleton on his return home from the expedition of 1908?

According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about Shackleton’s voyage of the Endurance?

What does the word “circumnavigate” mean in the last paragraph?