1. 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) 


2. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


3. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


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


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


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


8. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


9. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


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


11. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside. (111年四等考題) 


12. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.  (111年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


17. 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) 


18. 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) 


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


20. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


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


22. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


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


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


25. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states. (112年三等考題) 


26. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


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


28. 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) 


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


30. The storm continued to     throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky. (114年三等考題) 


31. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for    . (113年四等考題) 


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


33. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


35. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


38. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


39. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad. (111年四等考題) 


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


41. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


42. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels     when a number of female employees threatened to quit. (113年三等考題) 


43. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


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


45. 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) 


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


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


48. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


49. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


50. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers. (107年四等考題)