1. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


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


5. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years. (108年三等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. 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) 


8. 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) 


9. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


10. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


13. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


14. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


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


16. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little     between them. (114年四等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. 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) 


19. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


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


21. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題) 


22. John was appointed ambassador to the United States. He was granted the _____ of port, and his personal luggage was free from inspection. (108年四等考題) 


23. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains. (112年三等考題) 


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


25. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992.  (102年三等考題) 


26. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts. (106年三等考題) 


27. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


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


29. 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) 


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


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


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


33. 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) 


34. Passengers are only allowed to carry a certain amount of _____ baggage when boarding an airplane. (104年四等考題) 


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


36. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


40. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


41. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


42. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題) 


43. When traveling along the coast, we _____ across the ruins of an old fort and enjoyed the historical site. (110年三等考題) 


44. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


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


48. The teacher encourages her students to     through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories. (114年四等考題) 


49. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (104年四等考題) 


50. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks. (106年三等考題)