1. Compulsive hoarding occurs when a person acquires an _____ number of animals or objects and is unwilling to part with them. (107年兆豐銀行考題) 


2. The consumption of mass media has had a profound effect on instilling the fear of terrorism in the United States, _____ acts of terror are a rare phenomenon. (110年第一銀行考題) 


3. If your current balance is $50, you should be able to see a balance of $70 in your account after _____ your $20 gift card. (111年合作金庫考題) 


4. The company, _____ of Nano chips, has cut output by 15% due to economic recession. (109年第一銀行考題) 


5. My company sent me to the US to study business administration for six months last year. I am really pleased _____ the opportunity to learn about another culture. (110年合庫金控考題) 


6. The more generous we are, _____ we become. (107年兆豐銀行考題) 


7. Tom is considering _____ his job because he works overtime almost every day. (107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


8. Make sure you have your phone fully _____ before you go out. (111年兆豐銀行考題) 


9. The story, while told from a different perspective, was very similar to _____. (107年第一銀行考題) 


10. All those _____ in the woods were found later by the police. (111年第一銀行考題) 


11. _____ for three times, the research article finally got accepted for publication. (112年臺灣銀行考題) 


12. _____ questions, oftentimes not genuine questions, can have powerful effects in political speeches. (107年臺灣銀行考題) 


13. The little boy broke his watch _____ so that he can ask his parents to buy a new one for him. (111年土地銀行考題) 


14. In the presidential debate, the candidate was asked to clarify what he meant _____ pragmatic diplomacy. (108年臺灣銀行考題) 


15. After intense _____ between lawyers from both sides, the jury’s final decision was unanimous that the man is guilty. (111年臺灣銀行考題) 


16. After non-stop running for 10 miles, he now feels _____. (112年合作金庫考題) 


17. _____ his past behavior, I wouldn’t be surprised if you don’t welcome him. (111年第一銀行考題) 


18. The government official argued that the economic recovery had been _____ by his tough stance for the new policy. (110年合作金庫考題) 


19. _____ who are interested in keeping their body in good shape should exercise frequently. (112年合作金庫考題) 


20. Biking and walking are becoming increasingly more popular _____ of daily transportation. (107年兆豐銀行考題) 


21. Everyone outside is carrying an umbrella. It _____ now. (108年第一銀行考題) 


22. _____ that caused the delay. (112年土地銀行考題) 


23. Six years _____ a long time for a 30-year-old woman to wait for an uncertain promise from a man. (108年合作金庫考題) 


24. This book is the ultimate collection of best practices for aspiring and experienced lawyers _____. (107年彰化銀行考題) 


25. Do you remember _____? (108年土地銀行考題) 


26. The villagers are facing the threat of a highly possible _____ of a volcano; once it explodes, the whole town will be buried in ashes and lava. (110年第一銀行考題) 


27. Dogs make the best workout partners--they never complain about it _____ too difficult or too intense. (107年第一銀行考題) 


28. Paul’s assignment was marked as “late” because he forgot to _____ it by the deadline. (112年第一銀行考題) 


29. Due to the pandemic, my father’s company lost at least 80 employees, _____ are under home quarantine. (110年合作金庫考題) 


30. _____ my favorite hobby. (110年土地銀行考題) 


31. If you want to come to our theme park more often, you may buy our unlimited pass for _____ visitors. (108年合作金庫考題) 


32. Each year, the College of Science awards one _____ professor to recognize his/her outstanding contributions to the field of astrophysics. (112年臺灣銀行考題) 


33. I had no difficulty traveling around Tokyo during the spring break on my own, _____. (108年合作金庫考題) 


34. Before a company _____ its product, it has to do thorough research on the market and analyze customers’ preferences. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


35. I need a pair of _____ boots to keep my feet dry when walking in the rain. (109年第一銀行考題) 


36. _____ risk putting into that type of business. (110年合作金庫考題) 


37. If it _____ tomorrow, the outdoor barbeque party will be called off. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


38. In Florida, temperatures are on the rise in mid-April, with an _____ high of 83 degrees and a low of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. (108年合作金庫考題) 


39. A tasty dish in one country may be considered smelly and gross in _____. (108年第一銀行考題) 


40. Tom’s aunt looked _____ she was going to explode with anger. (111年合作金庫考題) 


41. When John returned home, he found his house _____ into and all his valuables _____. (108年第一銀行考題) 


42. Understanding the mechanics of how our brain cells work could play a role in _____ dementia, the disease of losing intelligence. (109年臺灣銀行考題) 


43. _____ there’s no set recommendation for daily water intake, a rule of thumb is to drink 2000 cc a day. (107年彰化銀行考題) 


44. Research suggests that there are some _____ ways in which we can think more creatively. (109年合作金庫考題) 


45. The interior designer needs to _____ the size of the room to see if the furniture will fit there.  (111年第一銀行考題) 


46. Practice and rehearse often! The more you do that, _____ the outcome will be in your favor. (107年彰化銀行考題) 


47. _____ the government’s policy to counter COVID-19, many companies started to allow their employees to work at home. (110年合作金庫考題) 


48. The doctor reminds her patient to keep a healthy diet that can supply all necessary vitamins and _____. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


49. In the early morning, the street sweepers clean the _____ leaves and garbage on the pavement. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


50. It’s too late to start studying right now. You _____ last night. (112年兆豐銀行考題)