1. 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) 


2. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


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


4. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


5. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


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


7. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


8. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work. (107年三等考題) 


9. 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) 


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


11. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


12. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


13. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore. (108年三等考題) 


14. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


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


16. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


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


18. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


19. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


20. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends.  (102年三等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. 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) 


23. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents.  (111年四等考題) 


24. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


25. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____. (106年四等考題) 


26. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. What are some of the things in life that you have trouble _____ and try every means to prevent them from happening? (103年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


33. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


34. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country. (104年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37. _____ 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) 


38. 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) 


39. 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) 


40. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month. (111年三等考題) 


41. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


45. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


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


47. 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) 


48. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


49. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane. (104年四等考題) 


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