1. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


3. 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) 


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


5. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


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


7. _____ 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) 


8. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


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


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


12. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


13. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


14. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry. (107年三等考題) 


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


16. The economy is booming and small businesses are     when the new beneficial policies are implemented. (113年四等考題) 


17. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished. (104年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


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


20. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


21. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms,     with about a third of adults overall. (113年四等考題) 


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


23. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


24. Doctors and nurses often need to work night     , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms. (113年四等考題) 


25. 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) 


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


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


29. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


30. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district. (112年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


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


33. 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) 


34. 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) 


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


36. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113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. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


39. 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) 


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


41. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


43. 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) 


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


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


46. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


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


48. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


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


50. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題)