1. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


2. Her     musical talent was evident from a young age. (113年四等考題) 


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


4. Many food companies make a _____ of their food products to organizations that feed the hungry free of charge. (106年三等考題) 


5. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


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


7. Louise has two _____ buyers for her paintings. She feels certain that one of them will purchase some of her works. (109年四等考題) 


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


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


10. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations. (104年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


12. Which _____ do you use to make your clothes always so clean and white? (112年四等考題) 


13. 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) 


14. It is important to be careful with our personal information; otherwise, we may become a victim of     fraud. (113年四等考題) 


15. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


16. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


17. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


18. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


19. The pandemic has     about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop. (113年四等考題) 


20. 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) 


21. 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) 


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


23. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____. (112年四等考題) 


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


25. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


26. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


27. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her     personality. (113年三等考題) 


28. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


29. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. 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) 


32. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


33. Playing basketball is a popular form of _____ among young people. (106年三等考題) 


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


35. Her duty as marketing manager is to     all of the company's advertising. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


38. Though we have discovered and named more than one million species, tens of millions of animals and plants have yet to be _____. (109年四等考題) 


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


40. 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) 


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


42. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


43. 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) 


44. Occasionally, _____ happens unexpectedly, so it's always a good idea to fasten your seatbelt. (112年四等考題) 


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


46. A _____ of the king appears in the new coinage. (112年四等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


49. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


50. 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)