1. 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) 


2. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood. (106年三等考題) 


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


4. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


5. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore. (108年三等考題) 


6. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts. (106年三等考題) 


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


8. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


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


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


11. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


12. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


13. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class.  (111年三等考題) 


14. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


15. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers. (107年四等考題) 


16. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting. (112年四等考題) 


17. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp. (106年三等考題) 


18. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight? (107年四等考題) 


19. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


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


21. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


22. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


25. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


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


31. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations. (106年四等考題) 


32. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


33. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after. (110年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


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


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


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


38. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad. (111年四等考題) 


39. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


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


41. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


42. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


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


44. 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) 


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


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


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


48. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


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


50. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low. (104年四等考題)