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


2. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


3. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any     caused." (113年三等考題) 


4. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題) 


5. 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) 


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


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


8. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


9. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination. (110年三等考題) 


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


11. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


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


13. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105年三等考題) 


14. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


15. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


16. 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) 


17. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


19. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


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


21. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water _____ the rock and wears it away. (106年四等考題) 


22. Drivers should stay     while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles. (114年四等考題) 


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


24. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


25. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


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


27. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


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


29. Tom has a     of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed. (113年四等考題) 


30. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations. (104年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


32. 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) 


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


34. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts. (106年三等考題) 


35. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression. (103年四等考題) 


36. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題) 


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


38. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


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


40. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the     . (114年四等考題) 


41. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it. (112年三等考題) 


42. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states. (112年三等考題) 


43. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


44. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


45. Tall buildings were a new     on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s. (114年四等考題) 


46. The witness offered an     description of the killer and that helped the police a lot. (113年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


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


50. 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)