1. 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) 


2. The state-wide transport strike is expected to     public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today. (113年三等考題) 


3. If you can     me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive. (114年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


5. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


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


7. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


8. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


9. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


10. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


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


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


14. 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) 


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


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


17. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


18. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105年三等考題) 


19. 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) 


20. 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) 


21. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and     our immune system. (114年四等考題) 


22. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. 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) 


25. 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) 


26. 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) 


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


28. 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) 


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


30. 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) 


31.     increases when the rain season comes. (113年四等考題) 


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


33. 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) 


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


35. 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) 


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


37. 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) 


38. 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) 


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


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


41. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations. (112年四等考題) 


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


43. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


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


45. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


46. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district. (112年四等考題) 


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


50. 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)