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


2. 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) 


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


4. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992.  (102年三等考題) 


5. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


6. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


7. 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) 


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


9. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside. (111年四等考題) 


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


11. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


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


13. 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) 


14. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet.  (103年三等考題) 


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


16. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


20. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows.  (105年三等考題) 


21. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women. (111年四等考題) 


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


23. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


24. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years. (108年三等考題) 


25. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


26. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public. (112年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


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


29. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (104年四等考題) 


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


31. 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) 


32. 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) 


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


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


35. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


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


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


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


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


42. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


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


44. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


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


46. 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) 


47. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111年四等考題) 


48. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders. (104年四等考題) 


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


50. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase. (111年四等考題)