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


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


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


4. 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) 


5. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


6. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


7. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


8. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore. (108年三等考題) 


9. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


10. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


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


12. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


13. 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) 


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


15. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


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


19. 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) 


20. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


21. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


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


23. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


26. 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) 


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


28. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


29. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


32. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


33. 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) 


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


35. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


38. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


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


40. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


41. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences.  (104年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題) 


44. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


45. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


46. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge. (106年三等考題) 


47. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month. (111年三等考題) 


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


49. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


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