1. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


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


3. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers. (107年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


5. 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) 


6. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


7. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


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


9. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


10. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations. (112年四等考題) 


11. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. 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) 


14. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


18. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112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. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


21. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and     our immune system. (114年四等考題) 


22. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


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


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


27. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a(n)_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele. (103年四等考題) 


28. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber     with other chemicals and materials. (113年四等考題) 


29. The witness offered an     description of the killer and that helped the police a lot. (113年四等考題) 


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


31. 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) 


32. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


33. 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) 


34. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


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


36. 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) 


37. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


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


39. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


40. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified     for the job. (113年四等考題) 


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


42. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


43. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


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


45. The state-wide transport strike is expected to     public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today. (113年三等考題) 


46. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


49. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter.  (105年三等考題) 


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