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


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


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


4. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since     talks would only drive potential buyers away. (114年三等考題) 


5. 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) 


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


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


8. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge. (106年三等考題) 


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


10. 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) 


11. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


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


13. 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) 


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


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


16. 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) 


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


18. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


19. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass. (112年四等考題) 


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


21. 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) 


22. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject. (103年四等考題) 


23. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly     her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court. (113年三等考題) 


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


25. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


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


27. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


28. 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) 


29. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence. (104年四等考題) 


30. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


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


33. 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) 


34. 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) 


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. 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) 


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


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


39. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


40. 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) 


41. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


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


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


44. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


45. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


46. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


47. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech. (109年三等考題) 


48. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase. (111年四等考題) 


49. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening? (103年四等考題) 


50. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題)