1. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


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


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


4. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the     . (114年四等考題) 


5. 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) 


6. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


7. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women. (111年四等考題) 


8. 請回答上文編號35 (114年四等考題) 


9. The pandemic has     about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop. (113年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111年四等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep. (112年四等考題) 


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


15. 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) 


16. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of     fraud. (113年四等考題) 


17. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


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


21. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


24. Her     musical talent was evident from a young age. (113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. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


29. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. 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) 


32. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


33. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


34. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


37. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


38. 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) 


39. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


40. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


41. 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) 


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


43. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting. (112年四等考題) 


44. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can     them well in their professional and personal lives. (113年四等考題) 


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


46. One of the most _____ parts of living at the South Pole is that the sun neither rises nor sets. (104年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


49. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first. (112年四等考題) 


50. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題)