1. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


2. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass. (112年四等考題) 


3. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


4. 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) 


5. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


6. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class.  (111年三等考題) 


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


8. 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) 


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


10. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports. (104年四等考題) 


11. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


12. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


13. Many people are hooked on horror movies; they love to be scared _____. (107年四等考題) 


14. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


17. 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) 


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


19. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


20. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


21. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


22. 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) 


23. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


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


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


27. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


28. 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) 


29. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


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


31. 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) 


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


33. 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) 


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


35. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color. (112年四等考題) 


36. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


37. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


38. 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) 


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


40. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


41. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


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


43. 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) 


44. 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) 


45. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


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


47. 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) 


48. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after. (110年三等考題) 


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


50. 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)