1. 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) 


2. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


5. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low. (104年四等考題) 


6. Any goods that need to be either imported or exported will have to get the permission from the government and obtain a _____ for imports/exports. (104年四等考題) 


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


8. 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) 


9. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


11. 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) 


12. The doctor _____ some painkillers for my backache after a thorough checkup. (107年四等考題) 


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


14. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (110年四等考題) 


15. Many people want to look like this movie star because he has an _____ appearance. (109年四等考題) 


16. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


17. The long distant march had _____ every soldier. Upon hearing the order of rest, they laid down on the grass. (112年四等考題) 


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


19. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


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


21. 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) 


22. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


25. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


26. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


27. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a(n)_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele. (103年四等考題) 


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


29. 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) 


30. 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) 


31. He despised Pitt, _____ the similar views they both held. (112年三等考題) 


32. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat. (104年四等考題) 


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


34. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring. (103年四等考題) 


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


39. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____. (109年三等考題) 


40. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


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


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


43. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


44. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


47. The government has instituted security regulations intended to prevent the entry of hazardous materials or _____ into the country.  (104年三等考題) 


48. 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) 


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


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