1. 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) 


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


3. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


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


5. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet.  (103年三等考題) 


6. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


7. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111年四等考題) 


8. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors.  (104年三等考題) 


11. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


12. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane. (104年四等考題) 


13. _____ 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) 


14. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


15. 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) 


16. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


17. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


18. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


19. 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) 


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


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


22. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


23. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held. (112年三等考題) 


24. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


25. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore. (108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. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely. (111年四等考題) 


28. 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) 


29. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


30. 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) 


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


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


33. 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) 


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


35. 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) 


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


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


38. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future. (109年四等考題) 


39. 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) 


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


41. 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) 


42. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


43. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


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


45. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


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


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


48. 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) 


49. 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) 


50. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents.  (111年四等考題)