1. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished. (104年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


4. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


5. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


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


11. 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) 


12. Tall buildings were a new     on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s. (114年四等考題) 


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


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


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


17. 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) 


18. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


19. 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) 


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


21. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


22. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題) 


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


24. 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) 


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


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


27. 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) 


28. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____. (109年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


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


31. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for     businesses that go through challenging times. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


36. 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) 


37. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


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


39. 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) 


40. 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) 


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


42. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any     caused." (113年三等考題) 


43. The pandemic has     about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop. (113年四等考題) 


44. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


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


46. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


47. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


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


49. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


50. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題)