1. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with. (111年四等考題) 


2. The     melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love. (114年三等考題) 


3. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


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


6. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


7. 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) 


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


9. 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) 


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


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


12. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health. (103年四等考題) 


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


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


16. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


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


18. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


19. It was a     that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week. (113年三等考題) 


20. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


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


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


23. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


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


25. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


26. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


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


29. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


30. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


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


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


33. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber     with other chemicals and materials. (113年四等考題) 


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


35. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


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


39. 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) 


40. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little     between them. (114年四等考題) 


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


42. _____ 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) 


43. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


44. 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) 


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


46. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


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


48. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


49. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight? (107年四等考題) 


50. 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)