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


2. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


3. 請回答上文編號35 (114年四等考題) 


4. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


5. 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) 


6. 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) 


7. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane. (104年四等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


10. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry.  (104年三等考題) 


11. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111年四等考題) 


12. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


13. 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) 


14. 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) 


15. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


16. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight? (107年四等考題) 


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


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


19. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


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


21. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


22. 請回答上文編號34 (114年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business. (111年四等考題) 


25. 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) 


26. 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) 


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


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


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


31. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


32. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


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


34. Mentors gain the satisfaction of helping students understand the unfamiliar and often _____ world they will face. (109年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


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


39. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


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


41. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


45. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


46. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


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


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


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