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


2. 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) 


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


4. 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) 


5. 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) 


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


7. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112年四等考題) 


8. The dentist fills in the     in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss. (113年三等考題) 


9. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


10. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations. (112年三等考題) 


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


13. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


16. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she     opened the door without waking her sons up. (114年三等考題) 


17. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains. (112年三等考題) 


18. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


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


20. The storm continued to     throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky. (114年三等考題) 


21. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


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


23. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of     fraud. (113年四等考題) 


26. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


27. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


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


29. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


30. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


31. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. 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) 


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


35. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water _____ the rock and wears it away. (106年四等考題) 


36. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


37. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


38. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can     them well in their professional and personal lives. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


41. 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) 


42. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


43. 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) 


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


45. 請回答上文編號34 (114年四等考題) 


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


47. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


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


49. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


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