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


2. Tall buildings were a new     on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s. (114年四等考題) 


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


4. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


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


8. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


9. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


10. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


11. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992.  (102年三等考題) 


14. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


17. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences.  (104年三等考題) 


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


19. The economy is booming and small businesses are     when the new beneficial policies are implemented. (113年四等考題) 


20. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. 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) 


23. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it. (112年三等考題) 


24. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


25. 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) 


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


27. 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) 


28. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with. (111年四等考題) 


29. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


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


31. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


36. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


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


38. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


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


40. 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) 


41. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


46. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


47. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103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. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


50. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations. (104年四等考題)