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


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


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


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


5. They arrived at the historic town and took a leisurely _____ through the old district. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


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


9. 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) 


10. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


12. 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) 


13. The regulations allow you to bring back only one liter of alcoholic _____ duty-free for personal use.  (104年三等考題) 


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


15. The directive aims to ensure that persons of a particular religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation do not suffer from _____. (109年三等考題) 


16. The way the government tackles the problem of civil war in this country is _____ because it has never ended in such a peaceful manner. (112年三等考題) 


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


18. 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) 


19. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


20. Engineers built a canal and implemented irrigation systems to transform deserts into     and productive land. (114年四等考題) 


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


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


23. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff. (104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. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


26. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


27. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


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


29. 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) 


30. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


31. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to     in a competitive market. (114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. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


36. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


37. 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) 


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


39. 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) 


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


41. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


42. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


43. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


44. Experts of education are concerned about the negative influence on children and adolescents from the daily _____ of vulgar language, sex, and violence on TV shows.  (105年三等考題) 


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


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


47. Any _____ movement of goods such as drugs and endangered animals into or out of a country can be seriously punished. (104年四等考題) 


48. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


49. Some college students seemed to have become _____ creatures staying up to chat, to play online games, or to surf the Internet.  (102年三等考題) 


50. The life of the Amazon tribe is very _____. People make clothes from leaves and leather. (109年四等考題)