1. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


2. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties. (106年三等考題) 


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


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


5. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


6. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


7. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. 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) 


12. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


13. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability. (107年四等考題) 


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


15. 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) 


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


17. Mary's parents were openly     to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels. (113年四等考題) 


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


19. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


20. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination. (109年四等考題) 


23. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


24. After we transformed our paper files to     records, we found it much easier to search them. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


27. 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) 


28. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


29. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


30. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


31. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner. (112年三等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


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


35. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


36. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題) 


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


38. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors.  (104年三等考題) 


39. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


40. Her duty as marketing manager is to     all of the company's advertising. (113年四等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____. (106年四等考題) 


43. 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) 


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


45. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


46. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts. (106年三等考題) 


47. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


48. 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) 


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


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