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


2. 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) 


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


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


5. John didn't like his seat, so I     it with him. (113年四等考題) 


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


7. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for     businesses that go through challenging times. (114年四等考題) 


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


9. 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) 


10. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


12. 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) 


13. 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) 


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


15. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving. (103年四等考題) 


16. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


19. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work. (107年三等考題) 


20. 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) 


21. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


22. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


25. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability. (107年四等考題) 


26. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


29. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


30. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


33. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


35. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


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


37. 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) 


38. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


39. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


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


41. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


42. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題) 


43. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance. (109年四等考題) 


44. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


48. 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) 


49. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (110年四等考題) 


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