1. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup. (107年四等考題) 


2. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


3. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


4. 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) 


5. The     of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows. (114年四等考題) 


6. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


7. 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) 


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


9. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


12. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


13. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____. (109年三等考題) 


14. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


15. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the     to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district. (113年三等考題) 


16. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. 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) 


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


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


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


22. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health. (103年四等考題) 


23. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber     with other chemicals and materials. (113年四等考題) 


24. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


25. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


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


27. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


28. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


29. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her     personality. (113年三等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into     and productive land. (114年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future. (109年四等考題) 


34. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


35. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


36. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional. (108年四等考題) 


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


38. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


39. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to     in a competitive market. (114年四等考題) 


40. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


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


42. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113年四等考題) 


43. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


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


47. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


48. 請回答上文編號33 (114年四等考題) 


49. 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) 


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