1. Everyone had _____ Sally to win the gold medal in the competition, but she didn't make it. (111年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


4. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


5. 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) 


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


7. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors.  (104年三等考題) 


8. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently. (103年四等考題) 


9. According to Facebook Community Standards, any videos that _____ violence should be removed. This policy avoids encouraging people to commit crimes. (108年四等考題) 


10. Originally designed as a     attraction to celebrate the new Millennium, the London Eye has unexpectedly become the most popular paid-for attraction in the UK. (113年四等考題) 


11. 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) 


12. 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) 


13. Looking back, the great dancer Martha Graham said, “Being inspired by a dance recital was one thing; making a career choice, quite _____. (105年四等考題) 


14. 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) 


15. The manager knows how to pay _____ to his staff and improve their relationship. (110年四等考題) 


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


17. The hotel was full and the owner consented to give us a discount, _____ we would put up with the inconvenience of all four of us sleeping in one room. (110年四等考題) 


18. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


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


20. It was a     that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week. (113年三等考題) 


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


22. 請回答上文編號33 (114年四等考題) 


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


24. 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) 


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


26. 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) 


27. The American diplomatic doctrine has always meant to advance multiple goals, a doctrine that seeks to achieve the highest possible level of _____ of one's enemies, while simultaneously enjoying the warmest reception from one's allies. (107年三等考題) 


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


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


30. A storm is _____ outside, but we are warm and comfortable indoors. (112年四等考題) 


31. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends.  (102年三等考題) 


32. _____ you rather go to the movie with us or stay at home tonight? (107年四等考題) 


33. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


34. The apartment is very pretty and, _____, the rent is quite low. (104年四等考題) 


35. The thick forest used to be     filled with tall trees that reached up to the sky. (114年四等考題) 


36. 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) 


37. Mary's parents were openly     to her boyfriend after a series of quarrels. (113年四等考題) 


38. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


39. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


40. 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) 


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


42. 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) 


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


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


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


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


47. The     attack on this helpless woman aroused public's fear and anger. (113年四等考題) 


48. Those board members who looked at Amanda's new business idea _____ and challenged it harshly would never expect that the idea later turned out to be a huge success. (112年三等考題) 


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


50. If moral courage is indeed one of the core _____ of humanity, we need to find ways to express and support it.  (102年三等考題)