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


2. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties. (106年三等考題) 


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


4. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


5. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


8. 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) 


9. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


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


13. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge. (106年三等考題) 


14. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


15. 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) 


16. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


17. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


19. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (110年四等考題) 


20. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


21. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public. (112年三等考題) 


22. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


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


24. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


25. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after. (110年三等考題) 


26. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports. (104年四等考題) 


27. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


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


29. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


30. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (110年四等考題) 


31. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111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. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


36. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111年四等考題) 


37. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


38. 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) 


39. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


40. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


41. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


44. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


45. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


46. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets. (104年四等考題) 


47. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance. (109年四等考題) 


48. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


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


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