1. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


2. Legend has it that a crystal ball helps the Gypsy fortune teller _____ the future. (109年四等考題) 


3. Furniture sold online may be cheaper but often needs to be _____ by the customers themselves. (106年四等考題) 


4. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for     businesses that go through challenging times. (114年四等考題) 


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


6. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any     caused." (113年三等考題) 


7. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


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


11. 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) 


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


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


14. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight? (107年四等考題) 


15. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


16. 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) 


17. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


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


19. New Scientist is a science magazine for everyone, both young & old, _____ & professional. (108年四等考題) 


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


21. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


22. A severe _____ storm is heading for the city, and people are advised to stay at home. (112年四等考題) 


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


24. The storm continued to     throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky. (114年三等考題) 


25. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


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


27. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


28. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


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


30. 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) 


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


32. 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) 


33.     increases when the rain season comes. (113年四等考題) 


34. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep. (112年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


36. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


37. 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) 


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


39. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


40. 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) 


41. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


45. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


46. We should never _____ to the enemy known as addiction. Once we give in, we give ourselves up. (110年四等考題) 


47. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


48. Learning should be a _____ process rather than a static one. (112年四等考題) 


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


50. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified     for the job. (113年四等考題)