1. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held. (112年三等考題) 


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


3. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


4. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


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


6. 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) 


7. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


8. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


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


10. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


13. 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) 


14. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


15. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (110年四等考題) 


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


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


18. 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) 


19. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


20. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


21. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations. (112年四等考題) 


22. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she     opened the door without waking her sons up. (114年三等考題) 


23. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


26. 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) 


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


28. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. 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) 


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


32. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113年四等考題) 


33. India's     will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate. (113年四等考題) 


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


35. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries. (104年四等考題) 


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


39. 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) 


40. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


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


42. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


43. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


44. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


45. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


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


47. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood. (106年三等考題) 


48. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase. (111年四等考題) 


49. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


50.     increases when the rain season comes. (113年四等考題)