1. 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) 


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


3. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


4. 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) 


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


6. 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) 


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


8. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner. (112年三等考題) 


9. Tom has a     of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed. (113年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


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


12. 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) 


13. 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) 


14. Every one of us is responsible for protecting the environment for the _____ of future generations. (112年四等考題) 


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


16. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


17. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


18. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____. (112年四等考題) 


19. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders. (104年四等考題) 


20. 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) 


21. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


24. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


25. Doctors and nurses often need to work night     , causing their body to battle against its natural rhythms. (113年四等考題) 


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


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


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


30. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


31. 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) 


32. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


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


34. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


35. If you can     me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive. (114年四等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


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


39. 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) 


40. 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) 


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


42. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


43. 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) 


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


45. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


46. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


47. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題) 


48. 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) 


49. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year. (111年四等考題) 


50. 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)