1. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


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


3. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


4. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


7. 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) 


8. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


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


10. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


11. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. 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) 


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


15. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


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


17. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


18. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations. (106年四等考題) 


19. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


20. _____ 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) 


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


22. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


25. 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) 


26. 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) 


27. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


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


31. 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) 


32. 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) 


33. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


34. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


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


36. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


37. The teacher encourages her students to     through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories. (114年四等考題) 


38. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year. (111年四等考題) 


39. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


40. The university received a generous     from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need. (114年三等考題) 


41. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114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. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


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


47. 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) 


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


49. 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) 


50. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to     in a competitive market. (114年四等考題)