1. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast. (112年三等考題) 


2. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


3. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


4. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


5. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather. (109年四等考題) 


6. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


7. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


8. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


9. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner. (112年三等考題) 


10. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


11. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題) 


12. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


13. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


14. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


15. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


16. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


17. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war. (109年四等考題) 


18. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks. (106年三等考題) 


19. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad. (111年四等考題) 


20. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


21. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題) 


22. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


23. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


24. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____. (112年四等考題) 


25. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


26. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


27. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional. (108年四等考題) 


28. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing. (104年四等考題) 


29. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


30. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject. (103年四等考題) 


31. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


32. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


33. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


34. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression. (103年四等考題) 


35. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup. (107年四等考題) 


36. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


37. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


38. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


39. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


40. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


41. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


42. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


43. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


44. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass. (112年四等考題) 


45. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows.  (105年三等考題) 


46. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


47. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination. (110年三等考題) 


48. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103年三等考題) 


49. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


50. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations. (104年四等考題)