1. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to     the committee's recommendation. (113年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


3. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


5. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


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


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


10. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112年四等考題) 


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


12. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face. (110年三等考題) 


13. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


14. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after. (110年三等考題) 


15. _____ 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) 


16. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain     , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service. (114年四等考題) 


17. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


18. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it.  (102年三等考題) 


19. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


20. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


21. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


22. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels     when a number of female employees threatened to quit. (113年三等考題) 


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


24. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


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


26. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood. (106年三等考題) 


27. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


28. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


31. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified     for the job. (113年四等考題) 


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


33. 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) 


34. 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) 


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


36. 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) 


37. 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) 


38. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


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


40. 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) 


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


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


43. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


44. The dentist fills in the     in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss. (113年三等考題) 


45. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


46. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


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


48. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


49. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


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