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


2. 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) 


3. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and     our immune system. (114年四等考題) 


4. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


5. 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) 


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


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


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


9. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the     . (114年四等考題) 


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


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


12. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


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


14. Mary's parents were openly     to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels. (113年四等考題) 


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


16. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


19. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


20. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states. (112年三等考題) 


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


22. 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) 


23. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題) 


24. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


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


26. Ted unexpectedly gave his mother a handmade cake, which delighted her because it was _____ and heart-warming.  (111年四等考題) 


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


28. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


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


32. The university received a generous     from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need. (114年三等考題) 


33. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103年三等考題) 


34. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


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


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. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties. (106年三等考題) 


38. 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) 


39. 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) 


40. Drivers should stay     while on the road, keeping an eye out for bikes or other vehicles. (114年四等考題) 


41. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


42. India's     will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate. (113年四等考題) 


43. If you can     me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive. (114年四等考題) 


44. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


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


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


47. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


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


49. 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) 


50. The witness offered an     description of the killer and that helped the police a lot. (113年四等考題)