1. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states. (112年三等考題) 


2. _____ 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) 


3. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


6. 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) 


7. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


8. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence. (104年四等考題) 


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


10. 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) 


11. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


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


13. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there. (112年三等考題) 


14. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could. (108年四等考題) 


15. 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) 


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


17. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country. (104年四等考題) 


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


19. _____ 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) 


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


21. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat. (104年四等考題) 


22. 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) 


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


24. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


25. 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) 


26. 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) 


27. 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) 


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


29. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


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


31. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. 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) 


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


35. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


36. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113年四等考題) 


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


38. The pandemic has     about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop. (113年四等考題) 


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


40. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can     them well in their professional and personal lives. (113年四等考題) 


41. 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) 


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


43. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


44. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


45. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face. (110年三等考題) 


46. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


47. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


48. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


49. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


50. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題)