1. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health. (103年四等考題) 


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


3. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


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


5. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


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


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


8. The Community Charge, also known as a poll tax, is a certain amount of tax _____ on each individual who resides in the community. (104年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her     personality. (113年三等考題) 


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


12. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


13. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題) 


14. 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) 


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


16. Tim did not want to move, but with the rent going up, he has no _____. (109年四等考題) 


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


18. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


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


20. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it.  (102年三等考題) 


21. The dentist fills in the     in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss. (113年三等考題) 


22. 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) 


23. 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) 


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


25. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


26. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside. (111年四等考題) 


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


28. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


29. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


30. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


33. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


34. 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) 


35. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


36. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


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


38. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


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


40. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


41. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


42. 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) 


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


44. 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) 


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


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


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


48. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


49. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


50. 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)