1. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into     and productive land. (114年四等考題) 


2. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


3. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


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


6. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113年四等考題) 


7. 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) 


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


9. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


10. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


11. The products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


12. We were _____ after a long day of canoeing, so the roasted chicken over the campfire smelled heavenly.  (111年三等考題) 


13. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


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


15. 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) 


16. The government does not have to worry about the morality of the people; it is the people who need to be concerned with the _____ of the government.  (103年三等考題) 


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


18. 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) 


19. Be sure to be _____ at the interview. It gives a very good first impression. (103年四等考題) 


20. 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) 


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


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


23. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


24. The dog was trained to     the newspaper from the driveway. (113年四等考題) 


25. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


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


27. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


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


29. 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) 


30. John devoted himself to establishing the first hospital for the mentally ill in his country and was a notably generous _____ of the poor and outcast. (112年三等考題) 


31. 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) 


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


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


34. 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) 


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


36. Parental verbal _____ may leave a permanent scar on children, making them vulnerable to shouting and yelling in their adulthood. (106年三等考題) 


37. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


38. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


39. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


40. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


41. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


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


43. 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) 


44. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


45. John didn't like his seat, so I     it with him. (113年四等考題) 


46. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an     in the capital city. (113年四等考題) 


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


48. 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) 


49. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


50. 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)