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


2. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


3. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


4. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


5. Our manager often meditates for about twenty minutes right in his office; afterwards, one could clearly see that he has this _____ look on his face. (110年三等考題) 


6. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


7. 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) 


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


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


10. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


11. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations. (112年三等考題) 


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


13. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter.  (105年三等考題) 


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


16. 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) 


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


18. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


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


20. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first. (112年四等考題) 


21. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat. (104年四等考題) 


22. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


23. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


24. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


25. The dog was trained to     the newspaper from the driveway. (113年四等考題) 


26. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


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


28. As a safety feature, this machine has a special     which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat. (113年三等考題) 


29. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


32. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a     during her time of grief. (114年三等考題) 


33. 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) 


34. 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) 


35. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


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


37. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


38. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to     the committee's recommendation. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


41. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the     to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district. (113年三等考題) 


42. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


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


44. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


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


46. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one. (112年四等考題) 


47. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


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