1. 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) 


2. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


3. 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) 


4. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


8. 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) 


9. The producer believed that big names in the show business could lift his TV show's poor rating, so he decided to invite as many _____ as he could to join the show. (107年三等考題) 


10. Every time I see news about somebody being killed in the war, I wonder _____ it was somebody I knew or served with. (111年四等考題) 


11. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store. (107年三等考題) 


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


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


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


16. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers. (107年四等考題) 


17. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination. (109年四等考題) 


18. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet.  (103年三等考題) 


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


20. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


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


22. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to     in a competitive market. (114年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


24. One of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's top officials arrived at the United States where he is expected to help _____ the groundwork for talks between Kim and US President in Singapore. (108年三等考題) 


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


26. 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) 


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


28. 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) 


29. 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) 


30. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


32. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


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


34. 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) 


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


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


37. 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) 


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


40. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


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


42. 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) 


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


44. 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) 


45. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends.  (102年三等考題) 


46. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


47. As a safety feature, this machine has a special     which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat. (113年三等考題) 


48. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


49. 請回答上文編號35 (114年四等考題) 


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