1. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since     talks would only drive potential buyers away. (114年三等考題) 


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


3. 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) 


4. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


5. Apart from the regular examination, the Customs will sometimes conduct a _____ in order to prevent corruption. (104年四等考題) 


6. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


7. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


8. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


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


10. 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) 


11. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


12. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


13. 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) 


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


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


16. 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) 


17. 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) 


18. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


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


20. As one of the best ways to get around the city, the subway system in Taipei plays a _____ role.  (111年四等考題) 


21. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


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


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


24. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


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


26. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


27. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


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


29. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111年四等考題) 


30. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____. (109年三等考題) 


31. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


32. 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) 


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


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


35. 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) 


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


37. 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) 


38. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


39. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


40. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


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


44. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


45. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


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


47. 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) 


48. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


49. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors.  (104年三等考題) 


50. It was a     that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week. (113年三等考題)