1. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


2. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


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


4. 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) 


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


6. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of     born into deep poverty but becoming superstars. (113年三等考題) 


7. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


10. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


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


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


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


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


16. India's     will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate. (113年四等考題) 


17. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows.  (105年三等考題) 


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


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


20. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


21. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


22. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


23. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations. (112年三等考題) 


24. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into     and productive land. (114年四等考題) 


25. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


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


27. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing. (104年四等考題) 


28. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. 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) 


31. 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) 


32. 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) 


33. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


34. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas. (107年四等考題) 


35. Her     musical talent was evident from a young age. (113年四等考題) 


36. 請回答上文編號32 (114年四等考題) 


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


38. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


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


40. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad. (111年四等考題) 


41. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there. (112年三等考題) 


44. 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) 


45. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms,     with about a third of adults overall. (113年四等考題) 


46. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


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


48. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


49. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


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