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


2. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


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


4. 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) 


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


6. 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) 


7. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


10. 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) 


11. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends.  (102年三等考題) 


12. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage. (112年四等考題) 


13. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


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


15. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


16. 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) 


17. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


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


20. 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) 


21. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


22. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district. (112年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


25. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


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


27. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


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


29. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


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


31. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color. (112年四等考題) 


32. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


33. It was a     that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week. (113年三等考題) 


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


35. 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) 


36. 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) 


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. 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) 


39. 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) 


40. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely. (111年四等考題) 


43. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


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


45. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


46. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


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


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


49. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


50. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題)