1. Don’t pay too much attention to such a _____ thing. Instead, you should focus on important issues. (110年四等考題) 


2. 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) 


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


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


5. 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) 


6. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題) 


7. The doctor says to the patient that, with proper _____, he can expect to live a normal lifespan. (105年四等考題) 


8. The dentist fills in the     in her tooth in case that the decay gets larger in the future and leads to serious toothache and even tooth loss. (113年三等考題) 


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


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


11. The all-inclusive tours offered by the new travel agency _____. (105年四等考題) 


12. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business. (111年四等考題) 


13. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113年四等考題) 


14. Several reviewers considered Cooper's study to be well-designed and well-conducted, while others remained _____ about some of the data used in the study.  (103年三等考題) 


15. 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) 


16. Dead fish starting to     have been found floating in the polluted river, smelling terrible. (114年四等考題) 


17. In this primary school, Hispanics _____ 18% of the student population and Asians account for 28%. (103年四等考題) 


18. With a population of no more than 50, the remote island was     by the descendants of sailors. (113年四等考題) 


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


20. It is generally believed that examinations are not the only means of _____ a student's ability. (107年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. El Nino has helped _____ drought in many parts of the world, leaving millions hungry. (107年三等考題) 


23. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


24. 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) 


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


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


27. Taylor Swift is undoubtedly a(n)_____ artist. Besides singing and songwriting, she can play the banjo guitar, piano, and ukulele. (103年四等考題) 


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


29. He needs to have five-year practical experiences to be     for this job. (113年四等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. 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) 


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


33. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


34. 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) 


35. To become globally known, the pianist has been     to serious daily practices. (114年四等考題) 


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


37. Even though John does not intend to hurt his friend, he still needs to face the     of manslaughter because he has wounded him badly. (113年三等考題) 


38. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


39. At the sport stadium, most of the crowd were cheering for the     to win just this one time as the team was from a remote slum district. (113年三等考題) 


40. His driver’s license is _____ because of drunken driving. (103年四等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. 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) 


43. _____ 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) 


44. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


45. Small particles in the air can _____ the lungs and enter the bloodstream. (111年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


47. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


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


49. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


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