1. 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) 


2. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


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


4. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


5. 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) 


6. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


7. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech. (109年三等考題) 


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


9. 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) 


10. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of     born into deep poverty but becoming superstars. (113年三等考題) 


11. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up. (103年四等考題) 


12. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather. (109年四等考題) 


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


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


15. 請回答上文編號33 (114年四等考題) 


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


17. 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) 


18. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening? (103年四等考題) 


19. As a safety feature, this machine has a special     which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat. (113年三等考題) 


20. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


21. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it.  (102年三等考題) 


22. 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) 


23. Mary's parents were openly     to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels. (113年四等考題) 


24. The     melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


27. 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) 


28. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms,     with about a third of adults overall. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


31. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


32. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype. (110年三等考題) 


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


34. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


35. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.  (111年四等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


38. 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) 


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


40. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


41. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


42. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face. (110年三等考題) 


43. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


44. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


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


46. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


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


48. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


49. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


50. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題)