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


2. 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) 


3. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


4. 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) 


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


6. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination. (110年三等考題) 


7. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving. (103年四等考題) 


8. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


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


10. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


11. The     of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


14. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____. (112年四等考題) 


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


16. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


17. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


20. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. 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) 


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


24. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water _____ the rock and wears it away. (106年四等考題) 


25. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


26. 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) 


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


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


29. The dentist fills in the     in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss. (113年三等考題) 


30. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


31. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


32. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


33. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


36. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


37. 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) 


38. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there. (112年三等考題) 


39. 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) 


40. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


41. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


42. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


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


44. 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) 


45. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage. (112年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


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


48. 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) 


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


50. 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)