1. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


4. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


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


6. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep. (112年四等考題) 


7. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years. (108年三等考題) 


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


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


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


11. 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) 


12. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


13. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


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


15. 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) 


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


17. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an     in the capital city. (113年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


19. 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) 


20. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


21. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since     talks would only drive potential buyers away. (114年三等考題) 


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


23. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future. (109年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. 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) 


26. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


27. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


28. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather. (109年四等考題) 


29. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


30. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports. (104年四等考題) 


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


32. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


33. 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) 


34. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____. (109年三等考題) 


35. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified     for the job. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


38. 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) 


39. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color. (112年四等考題) 


40. 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) 


41. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


44. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


45. 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) 


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


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


48. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103年三等考題) 


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


50. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題)