1. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held. (112年三等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


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


5. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


8. 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) 


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


10. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


11. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


12. 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) 


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


14. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


15. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


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


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


18. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


19. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題) 


20. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


21. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly     her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court. (113年三等考題) 


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


23. 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) 


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


25. 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) 


26. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


27. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring. (103年四等考題) 


28. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


29. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


30. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


31. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____. (106年四等考題) 


32. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


33. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


34. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


35. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption. (104年四等考題) 


36. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


37. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain     , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service. (114年四等考題) 


38. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題) 


39. 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) 


40. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


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


42. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


43. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


44. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog     on the street. (114年四等考題) 


45. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


47. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war. (109年四等考題) 


48. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


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


50. 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)