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


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


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


4. 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) 


5. The fatal car accident _____ the lives of four young men, all just in their early twenties. (106年三等考題) 


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


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


8. Young people can develop important problem-solving skills that can     them well in their professional and personal lives. (113年四等考題) 


9. Furniture retailers are among those reporting the sharpest annual decline in sales during the     . (114年四等考題) 


10. 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) 


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


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


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


14. The teacher encourages her students to     through picture books at the school library to find their favorite stories. (114年四等考題) 


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


16. 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) 


17. The International Olympic Committee announced there would be a team of _____ in Rio 2016, who escaped from their own country because of war. (109年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


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


20. When you visit a bank to make a cash _____, you need to fill out the form or slip first. (112年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. John's report is _____ with 100 full-color photographs that depict the grandeur of the landscape in this national park. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


25. The state-wide transport strike is expected to     public transportation by 100 percent, so we'd better stay at home today. (113年三等考題) 


26. After six years’ outstanding military service, Jason received an honorable _____.  (105年三等考題) 


27. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for    . (113年四等考題) 


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


29. After we transformed our paper files to     records, we found it much easier to search them. (114年四等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


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


33. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


36. 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) 


37. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


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


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


40. The speaker did not deliver her message in an overt manner when she stated _____ about her criticism of the government’s policy to deport the illegal immigrants in the country. (111年三等考題) 


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


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


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


44. 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) 


45. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


46. She shared five key lessons defining her approach for     businesses that go through challenging times. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


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


50. 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)