1. 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) 


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


3. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


4. It was a     that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week. (113年三等考題) 


5. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


8. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


9. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a(n)_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele. (103年四等考題) 


10. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


11. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113年四等考題) 


12. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


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


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


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


16. 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) 


17. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


21. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


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


23. The dog was trained to     the newspaper from the driveway. (113年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. The economy is booming and small businesses are     when the new beneficial policies are implemented. (113年四等考題) 


26. _____ 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) 


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


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


30. 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) 


31. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


32. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner. (112年三等考題) 


33. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


34. 請回答上文編號33 (114年四等考題) 


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


36. 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) 


37. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題) 


38. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries. (104年四等考題) 


39. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


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


41. 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) 


42. 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) 


43. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be     for this job. (113年四等考題) 


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


45. 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) 


46. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color. (112年四等考題) 


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


48. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


49. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat. (104年四等考題) 


50. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.  (111年四等考題)