1. 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) 


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


3. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


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


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


6. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


7. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


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


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


10. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


11. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


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


13. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


16. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105年三等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


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


20. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination. (109年四等考題) 


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


22. 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) 


23. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


24. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


25. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


26. The university received a generous     from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need. (114年三等考題) 


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


28.     increases when the rain season comes. (113年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


31. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she     opened the door without waking her sons up. (114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. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


34. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____. (109年四等考題) 


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


36. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


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


38. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


39. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


40. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


41. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____. (109年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (104年四等考題) 


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


45. Tom has a     of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed. (113年四等考題) 


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


47. 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) 


48. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly     her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court. (113年三等考題) 


49. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


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