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


2. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence. (104年四等考題) 


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


4. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an     in the capital city. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


7. 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) 


8. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


9. When his son was caught cheating in the exam, he had to _____ his pride and meet the principal. (104年四等考題) 


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


11. 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) 


12. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


13. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


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


15. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class.  (111年三等考題) 


16. The beauty of the island is _____; it has a long beach with pure white sand and green palm trees. (105年四等考題) 


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


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


19. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


20. We are seeking advice on how to best _____ our broken-up pool deck, hopefully making it look as before.  (104年三等考題) 


21. The manager demands a _____ reply from his coworkers when he sends them a message because he hates to wait. (107年四等考題) 


22. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


23. 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) 


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


25. Cape Town is so _____ that it rightly places high in any ranking of the most scenic big cities on the planet.  (103年三等考題) 


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


27. An analysis shows that more than half of teenagers have reported anxiety and depression symptoms,     with about a third of adults overall. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


31. 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) 


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


33. 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) 


34. 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) 


35. John has been walking in the sun for two hours. He needs a lot of water to _____ his thirst. (106年四等考題) 


36. 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) 


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


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


39. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


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


41. 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) 


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


43. 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) 


44. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


45. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


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


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


48. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


49. 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) 


50. 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)