1. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


2. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


3. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


4. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


5. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


6. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


7. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and     our immune system. (114年四等考題) 


8. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


11. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be     for this job. (113年四等考題) 


12. 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. (111年四等考題) 


13. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her     personality. (113年三等考題) 


14. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


15. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


16. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


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


18. 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) 


19. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


20. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


21. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


22. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp. (106年三等考題) 


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


24. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog     on the street. (114年四等考題) 


25. 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) 


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


27. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


28. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


29. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.  (111年四等考題) 


30. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


31. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


32. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


33. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little     between them. (114年四等考題) 


34. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


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


36. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years. (108年三等考題) 


37. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


38. Doctors and nurses often need to work night     , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms. (113年四等考題) 


39. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains. (112年三等考題) 


40. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


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


42. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


43. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first. (112年四等考題) 


44. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening? (103年四等考題) 


45. 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) 


46. 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) 


47. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


48. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


49. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


50. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題)