1. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


2. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


6. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103年三等考題) 


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


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


9. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


14. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


15. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports. (104年四等考題) 


16. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet.  (102年三等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. 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) 


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


20. 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) 


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


22. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


23. _____ 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) 


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


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


26. After we transformed our paper files to     records, we found it much easier to search them. (114年四等考題) 


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


28. 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) 


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


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


31. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


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


36. 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) 


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


38. 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) 


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


40. 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) 


41. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets. (104年四等考題) 


44. Doctors and nurses often need to work night     , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms. (113年四等考題) 


45. 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) 


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


47. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


48. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


49. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup. (107年四等考題) 


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