1. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


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


3. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


4. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


5. If you can     me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive. (114年四等考題) 


6. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog     on the street. (114年四等考題) 


7. 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) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


10. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題) 


11. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage. (112年四等考題) 


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


13. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


14. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


15. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry. (107年三等考題) 


16. 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) 


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


18. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


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


20. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


21. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


22. 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) 


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


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


25. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


26. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders. (104年四等考題) 


27. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional. (108年四等考題) 


28. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


31. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


32. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff. (104年四等考題) 


33. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter.  (105年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


35. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


36. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an     in the capital city. (113年四等考題) 


37. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet.  (103年三等考題) 


38. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


39. 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) 


40. 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) 


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


42. 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) 


43. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


44. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains. (112年三等考題) 


45. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


46. 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) 


47. 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) 


48. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題) 


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


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