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


2. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


3. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter.  (105年三等考題) 


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


5. A tax relief program _____ qualifying homeowners for increases in local property taxes on their primary residences.  (104年三等考題) 


6. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


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


8. 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) 


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


10. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


11. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題) 


12. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


15. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


16. After the old emperor's death, the empire was _____ into several small states. (112年三等考題) 


17. Unsaturated fats help our bodies absorb vitamins, support cell growth, and     our immune system. (114年四等考題) 


18. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff. (104年四等考題) 


19. Our company's product promotion staff always try to make their presentations short and to the point since     talks would only drive potential buyers away. (114年三等考題) 


20. Imported goods that are stored in a _____ warehouse are usually controlled and handled by the customs and can be exported without paying any tax. (104年四等考題) 


21. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


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


23. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting. (112年四等考題) 


24. The inspector general told policemen to be polite with people and     urged citizens to show respect to law enforcers. (113年三等考題) 


25. The police _____ a farmhouse where the terrorist leader was believed to be hiding, but found nothing. (104年四等考題) 


26. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


29. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the     to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district. (113年三等考題) 


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


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


32. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


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


34. Military war dogs, like combat soldiers, also _____ from post-traumatic stress disorder. (109年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


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


37. 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) 


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


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


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


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


42. 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) 


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


44. The company's new policy requiring female workers to wear high heels     when a number of female employees threatened to quit. (113年三等考題) 


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


46. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


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


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


49. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


50. 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)