1. The _____ about the border between the two countries gradually heated up. (103年四等考題) 


2. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


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


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


5. With Hinojosa’s great abilities at customs administration, she can _____ act as the best candidate for the World Customs Organization. (104年四等考題) 


6. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (110年四等考題) 


7. The extreme marathon runners have to overcome many _____ to finish the race. (103年四等考題) 


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


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


10. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


11. Peter and his brothers are     with equal inheritance rights from their father. (113年四等考題) 


12. One important way to _____ export trade in a country is to create a nation’s image as a quality provider because people usually are more willing to import goods with excellent quality from other countries. (104年四等考題) 


13. 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) 


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


15. When they climb up to the peak of Mt. Everest, they can do nothing but _____ the stunning and breath-taking views out there. (112年三等考題) 


16. The fast urban development has changed the _____ of this district entirely. (111年四等考題) 


17. My grandmother is a friendly woman who likes to _____ to new neighbors by making cookies for them. (107年三等考題) 


18. I don’t think what you say is _____ to the topic; please get back to the subject. (103年四等考題) 


19. My uncle gave a     and detailed description of his travels to many countries in Africa. (114年四等考題) 


20. As a safety feature, this machine has a special     which will shut itself off if it begins to overheat. (113年三等考題) 


21. After they'd had a cup of coffee, the conversation started to _____. (112年四等考題) 


22. Without receiving final approval from its board of trustees, the university has _____ set its budget for the next academic year at NT$200 million. (108年三等考題) 


23. The new policies were designed to fund small businesses to     in a competitive market. (114年四等考題) 


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


25. The mayoral candidate won the election after     a statement claiming that he never took any bribes. (114年四等考題) 


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


27. Lack of financial resources, the political activists had no choice but using a low-tech _____ form to publish their newspapers. (107年四等考題) 


28. Finally, _____ resolving one last misunderstanding between them, Bridget’s plan to marry Mark is confirmed by the scene of both of them kissing each other. (104年四等考題) 


29. 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) 


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


31. 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) 


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


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


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


35. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


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


37. 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) 


38. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


39. She developed a terrible fear of strangers after being sexually _____ in a public park. (104年四等考題) 


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


41. 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) 


42. 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) 


43. The network has scheduled to provide _____ coverage of the debate for the presidential candidates at 3pm today. (104年四等考題) 


44. 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) 


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


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


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


48. 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) 


49. 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) 


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