1. It’s no secret that ABC is _____ smartphone makers. (111年合作金庫考題) 


2. The idea behind self-compassion is that we should treat ourselves kindly when we make mistakes, and avoid _____ by negative emotions. (112年第一銀行考題) 


3. Liberty Bank,     shareholders were passionate about getting a new CEO, has been going through some turbulent changes recently. (113年合作金庫考題) 


4. We will need the equipment you borrowed from us by four o’clock in the afternoon, so please make sure you return it _____. (112年兆豐銀行考題) 


5. _____! There’s a five-year-old boy missing in the mall. If anyone sees him, please report to the information desk. (110年土地銀行考題) 


6. Amazon may be the gold star winner this Cyber Monday, especially thanks to _____ one-day shipping. (109年合作金庫考題) 


7. _____ the child displayed slow mental growth does not give her father the right to lock her up for a decade. (108年彰化銀行考題) 


8. When you visit an indoor place, check the locations of the emergency _____ so that you can run away for your life in case of fire alarms. (110年合庫金控考題) 


9. Starting next month, all restaurants will _____ single-use plastic straws and beverage stirrers to customers. (107年臺灣銀行考題) 


10. Mr. Watson has been doing _____ with the cigar importer for over a decade. (108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


11. When Abby _____ to Taipei next week, her friends will take her to Taipei 101 and dine at one of the most luxurious restaurants there. (108年兆豐銀行考題) 


12. I usually _____ money from ATMs, which are more convenient than banks. (107年土地銀行考題) 


13. A surveillance video clip _____ on the social media shows the break-in when the restaurant was closed. (107年彰化銀行考題) 


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


15. Today is a special day for us. _____ it’s our wedding anniversary. (112年合作金庫考題) 


16. You probably won’t need an umbrella because it _____ rains here. (109年第一銀行考題) 


17. Tom was really glad that Helen considered him a friend, not just _____. (112年兆豐銀行考題) 


18. David: Honey, I’m so sorry that I missed your birthday party; I had to work last minute.
Melody: I know you’ve been busy lately, but you _____. (112年合作金庫考題) 


19. The president responded     to the crisis, addressing concerns immediately and effectively. (114年合作金庫考題) 


20. The company introduced a/an     pricing strategy to attract more customers. (114年合作金庫考題) 


21. Despite Jason’s apparent _____ views, he still practices the traditional ceremonies and regulations of a puritan. (111年第一銀行考題) 


22. By focusing on books for women, this independent bookstore found a _____ and survived competition. (107年第一銀行考題) 


23. It is important that you dress smartly and leave a good impression on your date, _____? (107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


24. The robber stormed into a supermarket with a gun _____ in his hand. (108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


25. Only after the data breach     the company take its cybersecurity seriously. (114年合作金庫考題) 


26. His life philosophy is to be grateful and live each day as if it _____ his last. (112年第一銀行考題) 


27. I've spent hours _____ out the problems. I finally made it. (107年土地銀行考題) 


28. The police did not have _____ evidence to justify this charge. They really need to provide more evidence in this case. (112年合作金庫考題) 


29. With hard work and determination, Sarah     her fear of public speaking and delivered a great presentation. (114年兆豐銀行考題) 


30. The government _____ the yearly budget to different plans according to importance and emergence. (108年臺灣銀行考題) 


31. _____ by the enormous amount of information, the students feel confused and lost. (112年兆豐銀行考題) 


32. The doorbell rang while David was running on the treadmill, so he immediately stopped _____ the door. (109年合作金庫考題) 


33. Anyone who has been apart from his or her loved ones for over a year would _____ for a reunion with them. (112年臺灣銀行考題) 


34. If you wish to _____ the lease, you should notify the landlord at least 90 days in advance. (107年第一銀行考題) 


35. If you _____ harder, you would have passed your final exam. (108年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


36. Government officials said that they made the decision _____ in mind. (111年兆豐銀行考題) 


37. _____ the loud noise and glaring light, the baby started to cry. (111年土地銀行考題) 


38. Mr. Pawson was hoping that after the _____, he would be able to make more money to support his family.  (111年合作金庫考題) 


39. In addition to _____ breakfast for the family, the boy also bought a gift for his father. (111年土地銀行考題) 


40. The athlete has had so many injuries that there has been a lot of _____ about his future career. (110年合作金庫考題) 


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


42. _____ about the danger of fire by his mother, Tom is now more cautious when he uses lighters. (112年臺灣銀行考題) 


43. The weather was warm and sunny,     a sudden rainstorm dampened our plans for a picnic in the park. (113年合作金庫考題) 


44. Many people lost their homes in the tragic earthquake, so they had to live in the _____ for a few months. (107年臺灣中小企業銀行考題) 


45. People in the village were told _____ near the water during a thunder storm. (111年兆豐銀行考題) 


46. The host announces a ten-minute _____ for the speaker and audience to take a rest. (108年臺灣銀行考題) 


47. The type of jazz, _____ as “swing,” was first introduced by Duke Ellington when he composed and recorded “It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing.” (108年合作金庫考題) 


48. _____ intelligence (AI) makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform human-like tasks. (109年第一銀行考題) 


49. 請回答上文編號19 (110年合庫金控考題) 


50. Live as if you _____ die tomorrow. Cherish what you have and do what you want to do. (109年第一銀行考題)