1. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast. (112年三等考題) 


2. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


3. 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) 


4. 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) 


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


6. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


7. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


8. 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) 


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


10. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


11. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


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


13. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


14. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


17. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be     for this job. (113年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


19. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


20. After we transformed our paper files to     records, we found it much easier to search them. (114年四等考題) 


21. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination. (109年四等考題) 


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


23. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


30. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


33. 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) 


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


35. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題) 


36. The teacher encourages her students to     through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories. (114年四等考題) 


37. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year. (111年四等考題) 


38. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


39. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


40. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


41. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題) 


42. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


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


44. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


45. 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) 


46. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms,     with about a third of adults overall. (113年四等考題) 


47. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


48. The dog was trained to     the newspaper from the driveway. (113年四等考題) 


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


50. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題)