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


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


3. 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) 


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


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


6. 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) 


7. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


8. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


11. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


14. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


15. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


16. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


17. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


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


19. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


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


21. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


22. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


23. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


24. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


25. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance. (109年四等考題) 


26. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war. (109年四等考題) 


29. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public. (112年三等考題) 


30. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely. (111年四等考題) 


31. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


32. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into     and productive land. (114年四等考題) 


33. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


36. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


37. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105年三等考題) 


38. 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) 


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


40. 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) 


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


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


43. 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) 


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


45. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


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


47. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


48. 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) 


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


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