1. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


3. 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) 


4. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences.  (104年三等考題) 


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


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


7. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


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


9. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


10. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


11. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


12. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million. (108年三等考題) 


13. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111年四等考題) 


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


15. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it. (112年三等考題) 


16. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year. (111年四等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992.  (102年三等考題) 


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


20. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


21. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


26. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


29. 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) 


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


31. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


32. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


33. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


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


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


36. 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) 


37. 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) 


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


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


41. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


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


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


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


45. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations. (106年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


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


48. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


49. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____. (109年四等考題) 


50. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing. (104年四等考題)