1. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


3. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


4. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


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


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


7. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


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


9. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


10. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


13. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


14. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows.  (105年三等考題) 


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


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


17. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


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


19. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113年四等考題) 


20. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


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


22. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression. (103年四等考題) 


23. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. 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) 


26. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


29. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


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


31. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass. (112年四等考題) 


32. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


33. 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) 


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


35. 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) 


36. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


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


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


39. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


40. The state-wide transport strike is expected to     public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today. (113年三等考題) 


41. 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) 


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


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


44. 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) 


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


46. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


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


48. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


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


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