1. _____ 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) 


2. The chemical company was fined eight million dollars for _____ environmental regulations. (111年四等考題) 


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


4. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it. (112年三等考題) 


5. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Jane remained     and continued to pursue her dreams. (114年三等考題) 


6. As we sat over our drinks, he _____ his business, and by I expressed casually my surprise at him not earning more. (109年三等考題) 


7. 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) 


8. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


9. The car components are made in this factory before being shipped to another country for    . (113年四等考題) 


10. A group of scientists recently created a system that _____ brain waves into words by focusing on the physical movements related to speech. (109年三等考題) 


11. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


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


13. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


14. Some people are     about the existence of UFOs and aliens, while others are convinced without a doubt. (114年三等考題) 


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


16. The UN Security Council called for an immediate and _____ humanitarian cease-fire in the Gaze war between Israel and Hamas. (107年四等考題) 


17. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


18. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


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


20. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. This is to inform you that the payment for the goods you ordered has not been _____ yet. (112年四等考題) 


23. Marathon runners who run for a long period should _____ their diets with sports drinks. (106年三等考題) 


24. 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) 


25. My grandfather was known for his _____ to his friends and associates, always more than willing to help them in whatever way he could. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


28. It is often said that _____ is better than cure, so why not take some precautions in advance?  (105年三等考題) 


29. 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) 


30. 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) 


31. If you are planning to _____, Canada may be a good destination. (109年四等考題) 


32. The boss thinks that Irene is the most _____ person to get the position as the manager. (105年四等考題) 


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


34. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


35. Isaac still managed to complete the task he had been assigned to _____ its difficulty and time constraint. (112年三等考題) 


36. The government warned that drunk driving, if not strictly forbidden, would _____ result in more fatal accidents.  (111年四等考題) 


37. Newly developed data visualization types are more complex in form and content, and thus are more     for users to decode and make sense of. (113年三等考題) 


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


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


40. In Singapore, throwing a cigarette butt on the street is punished with a heavy _____ of several hundred dollars. (104年四等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. If you want to open a bank account, you must provide proof of _____. (106年四等考題) 


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


44. The hiring manager reviewed numerous resumes and conducted interviews to select the most qualified     for the job. (113年四等考題) 


45. 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) 


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


47. 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) 


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


49. The Heads of delegations which had no special     were treated just like all the crew members. (113年四等考題) 


50. To cut down on the man power, the company offered a golden _____ to many of their senior employees for early retirement. (104年四等考題)