1. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently. (103年四等考題) 


2. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


3. 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) 


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


5. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving. (103年四等考題) 


6. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders. (104年四等考題) 


7. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


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


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


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


11. 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) 


12. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


13. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


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


15. 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) 


16. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry.  (104年三等考題) 


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


18. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105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. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


21. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


26. 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) 


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


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


29. 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) 


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


31. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype. (110年三等考題) 


32. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


33. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


34. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business. (111年四等考題) 


38. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


41. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination. (110年三等考題) 


42. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (110年四等考題) 


43. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


44. 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) 


45. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


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


47. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


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


49. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets. (104年四等考題) 


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