1. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


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


3. 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) 


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


5. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


6. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


7. 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) 


8. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


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


10. 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) 


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


12. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (110年四等考題) 


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


14. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences.  (104年三等考題) 


15. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


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


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


18. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


19. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


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


21. 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) 


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


23. 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) 


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


25. 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) 


26. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


27. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


28. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


29. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. 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) 


32. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


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


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


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


36. 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) 


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


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


39. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


40. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war. (109年四等考題) 


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


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


43. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing. (104年四等考題) 


44. 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) 


45. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


46. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels     when a number of female employees threatened to quit. (113年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype. (110年三等考題) 


49. 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) 


50. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million. (108年三等考題)