1. 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) 


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


3. 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) 


4. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____. (109年四等考題) 


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


6. 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) 


7. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry. (107年三等考題) 


8. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


9. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


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


11. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks. (106年三等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


14. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


17. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work. (107年三等考題) 


18. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


19. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


20. 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) 


21. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


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


23. 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) 


24. 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) 


25. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


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


27. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas. (107年四等考題) 


28. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep. (112年四等考題) 


29. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up. (103年四等考題) 


30. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


32. 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) 


33. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


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


35. 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) 


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


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


38. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


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


40. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


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


46. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


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


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


50. 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)