1. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


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


3. 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) 


4. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


5. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry.  (104年三等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


8. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


11. Following workplace etiquette rules can ensure that we don't accidentally     our colleagues or clients. (113年四等考題) 


12. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


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


14. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


15. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


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


17. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


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


19. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


20. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


21. The     melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love. (114年三等考題) 


22. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


23. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can     them well in their professional and personal lives. (113年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


26. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


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


28. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public. (112年三等考題) 


29. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題) 


30. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113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. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


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


34. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


35. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently. (103年四等考題) 


36. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


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


38. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


39. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題) 


40. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


41. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


42. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


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


44. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


45. 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) 


46. Tall buildings were a new     on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s. (114年四等考題) 


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


48. 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) 


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


50. 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)