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


2. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題) 


3. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


4. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


5. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


6. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million. (108年三等考題) 


7. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


8. The     of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows. (114年四等考題) 


9. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


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


13. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the     . (114年四等考題) 


14. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


15. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring. (103年四等考題) 


16. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


17. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women. (111年四等考題) 


18. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


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


20. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


21. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


22. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet.  (102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. 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) 


25. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


26. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


27. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store. (107年三等考題) 


28. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


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


30. 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) 


31. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


32. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


33. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


34. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries. (104年四等考題) 


35. Drivers should stay     while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


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


39. _____ 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) 


40. 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) 


41. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for    . (113年四等考題) 


42. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


43. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


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


45. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


47. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


48. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


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


50. 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)