1. 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) 


2. 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) 


3. 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) 


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


5. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


10. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


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


12. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


13. Always keep in mind that you may _____ your country when you travel abroad. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


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


17. The president, hailing a “new era” to bring hopes to his people in the country, was _____ last month. (111年三等考題) 


18. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


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


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


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


22. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. 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) 


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


26. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


27. 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) 


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


29. 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) 


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


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


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


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


34. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


35. 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) 


36. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


37. 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) 


38. Although many people still view Bosnia with _____, its dramatic landscapes and singular history are making it an increasingly popular destination. (110年三等考題) 


39. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held. (112年三等考題) 


40. 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) 


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


42. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


43. 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) 


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


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


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


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. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


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


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