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. It is believed that the _____ have been living on Austonesian (Southern Asian) Islands for thousands of years. (108年三等考題) 


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. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


5. 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) 


6. 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) 


7. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain     , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service. (114年四等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


10. 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) 


11. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country. (104年四等考題) 


12. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water _____ the rock and wears it away. (106年四等考題) 


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


14. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


18. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


19. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


20. With the typhoon     , people in the coastal town stored some supplies in advance. (114年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


25. Christmas is coming, and the Lins have started to _____ their Christmas tree. (103年四等考題) 


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


27. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently. (103年四等考題) 


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


29. 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) 


30. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題) 


31. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


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


33. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


34. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


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


38. 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) 


39. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


40. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題) 


41. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


42. George and Angelia are not getting along, so there has been little     between them. (114年四等考題) 


43. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


44. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


45. 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) 


46. Tall buildings were a new     on the skyline when this city just expanded in size in the 60s. (114年四等考題) 


47. India's     will soon exceed that of China around the middle of 2023 because of its increasing birth rate. (113年四等考題) 


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


49. The     of life is full of ups and downs, we can enjoy the highs and learn from the lows. (114年四等考題) 


50. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題)