1. Her     musical talent was evident from a young age. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


4. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


5. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


6. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels     when a number of female employees threatened to quit. (113年三等考題) 


7. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


8. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


9. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of     fraud. (113年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. 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) 


12. 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) 


13. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be     for this job. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


16. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


17. 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) 


18. 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) 


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. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a(n)_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele. (103年四等考題) 


21. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


22. 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) 


23. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to     the committee's recommendation. (113年四等考題) 


24. The words of comfort from Jean's friends served as a     during her time of grief. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


27. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff. (104年四等考題) 


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


29. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


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


31. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


32. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet.  (102年三等考題) 


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


34. 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) 


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


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


37. 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) 


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


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


40. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it.  (102年三等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


43. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


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


45. 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) 


46. After the cruise     at the port, we set out on an 8-day journey through Europe. (114年四等考題) 


47. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject. (103年四等考題) 


48. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


49. 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) 


50. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp. (106年三等考題)