1. High blood pressure is a serious symptom of cardiovascular _____ and can be the smoking gun behind strokes, heart attacks, and more. (109年三等考題) 


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


3. 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) 


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


5. Our organization doesn’t support any political party and has rigorous safeguards in place at every level to protect our _____. (109年三等考題) 


6. 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) 


7. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


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


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


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


11. 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) 


12. 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) 


13. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


18. 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) 


19. 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) 


20. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


23. The computer company's annual sales _____ by 40%, leading to a serious drop in profits. (111年四等考題) 


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


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


26. Other than being cold, hungry, and thirsty, John was in good condition, lucid, and speaking _____ when rescued from a blizzard.  (103年三等考題) 


27. 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) 


28. Travellers who carry counterfeit and pirated goods will be _____ intellectual property right. (104年四等考題) 


29. The newspaper _____ that the mayor has accepted bribes but it provides neither source of information nor evidence. (104年四等考題) 


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


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


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


33. 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) 


34. Before you put a food product into your shopping cart, you should read the _____ list and nutrition information carefully. (103年四等考題) 


35. 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) 


36. 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) 


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


38. Even in the face of personal _____, she does not see herself as totally defeated. She does what she can to make the world a better place. (110年三等考題) 


39. Seeing my daughter finally winning a gold medal after all the years of hardships, I felt a _____ in my throat. (104年四等考題) 


40. Vehicular heatstroke, the _____ effects of a child being left in a hot car, is every parent's nightmare, but it happens several times a year. (111年四等考題) 


41. Our school sponsors a blood _____ to promote blood donation every year. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


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


45. There are times in everyone's life when it is easy to _____ the dream, but it is much more rewarding to continue.  (111年四等考題) 


46. 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) 


47. The pandemic has     about higher unemployment rates and changed where people work and how they shop. (113年四等考題) 


48. The president's decision to raise taxes caused an     in the capital city. (113年四等考題) 


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


50. 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)