1. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry.  (104年三等考題) 


2. When Berlinda came back home from work late at night, she     opened the door without waking her sons up. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


5. 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) 


6. The most     carpet cleaning method to get rid of dust mites is the hot water extraction or steam cleaning method. (113年四等考題) 


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


8. One of the more frightening _____ of avalanches is that people can be covered by a deep layer of snow, unable to escape. (109年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


11. If tickets are still     , I plan to attend the concert next weekend. (114年四等考題) 


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


13. Before printing, the making of a book was a _____ process, full of chances for error. (109年四等考題) 


14. One essential procedure for customs _____ is to carry out checks on persons, baggage and other things that enter the country. (104年四等考題) 


15. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of     born into deep poverty but becoming superstars. (113年三等考題) 


16. 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) 


17. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


18. 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) 


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


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


21. 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) 


22. Most _____ foods are very high in sodium. If you’re eating something out of a can or a package, chances are you’re not doing anything to help your blood pressure. (109年三等考題) 


23. 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) 


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


25. 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) 


26. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. The police     the man's possessions to find out if he had hidden anything illegal or dangerous. (114年四等考題) 


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


30. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber     with other chemicals and materials. (113年四等考題) 


31. Because of the heavy rainfall today, all public _____ will only be running on major thoroughfares. (112年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


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


35. When donating a huge sum of money to charities, she prefers being an _____ donor and keeps her identity unknown to the public. (112年三等考題) 


36. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111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. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


39. 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) 


40. People suffering from economic recession will migrate from the country to the city, mostly attracted by the _____ of work. (107年三等考題) 


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


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


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


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


45. The economy is booming and small businesses are     when the new beneficial policies are implemented. (113年四等考題) 


46. Children are more likely to have a     reaction to mosquito bites, which can cause a large area of swelling, soreness and redness. (113年四等考題) 


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


48. Bill Clinton was _____ by the Democratic Party in 1990 and won the US presidential election in 1992.  (102年三等考題) 


49. The food company tends to _____ the health benefits of its products, so careful consideration should be given before purchase. (111年四等考題) 


50. Judy, who sued her boss for constantly     her physically and verbally, has so far refused to settle the case out of court. (113年三等考題)