1. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


4. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a     during her time of grief. (114年三等考題) 


5. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


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


7. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech. (109年三等考題) 


8. 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) 


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


10. 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) 


11. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


12. 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) 


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


14. 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) 


15. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


16. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


17. Mary's parents were openly     to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels. (113年四等考題) 


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


19. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge. (106年三等考題) 


20. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


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


22. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


23. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


24. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


25. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


26. 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) 


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


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


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


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


31. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


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


33. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain     , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service. (114年四等考題) 


34. _____ 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) 


35. 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) 


36. John didn't like his seat, so I     it with him. (113年四等考題) 


37. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104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. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


40. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


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


42. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little     between them. (114年四等考題) 


43. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since     talks would only drive potential buyers away. (114年三等考題) 


44. 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) 


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


46. 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) 


47. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside. (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. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


50. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題)