1. 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) 


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


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


4. The     of the athlete from the team was due to a violation of the code of conduct. (114年三等考題) 


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


6. Fifteen minutes of _____ walking a day is a highly recommended exercise for your health. (103年四等考題) 


7. In spite of the candidate's shining CV, the CEO made the final decision to     the committee's recommendation. (113年四等考題) 


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


9. Mexico's capital is a metropolis with more than 20 million people, the elite _____ are at the center of the business, political and cultural hub of the nation. (111年四等考題) 


10. Parents often speak to children about the dangers of dishonesty, but research has shown that kids who know how to _____ are better adjusted. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


13. 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) 


14. Anita's 2-year gym membership is no longer _____; she is thinking about getting a lifelong membership offered by a newly opened gym near her place. (112年三等考題) 


15. A human eye includes a controlling _____ which can increase or reduce the amount of light entering the eye. (110年四等考題) 


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


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


18. Based on the symptoms described, the doctor could     a viral infection and focus on other potential causes. (113年四等考題) 


19. Each February, people flock to Japan for the Snow Festival in order to see the hundreds of ice _____ and statues carved by ice artists. (107年四等考題) 


20. I could hardly _____ Susan, my kindergarten classmate. She had become so tall and pretty. (103年四等考題) 


21. 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) 


22. 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) 


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


24. 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) 


25. 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) 


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


27. 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) 


28. 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) 


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


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


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


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


33. 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) 


34. Sometimes a social interaction with a(n) _____ rather than a stranger brings a better mood. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


37. Uploading a picture or a clip instantly _____ among teenagers these days. (111年四等考題) 


38. The boy tried to eat a grape whole but began to     on it and have difficulty breathing. (114年四等考題) 


39. The dog was trained to     the newspaper from the driveway. (113年四等考題) 


40. The     melody of the piano echoed through the empty halls, evoking memories of lost love. (114年三等考題) 


41. 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) 


42. 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) 


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


44. Exercise can physically _____ you out and substantially improve your sleep. (112年四等考題) 


45. The sound of the vacuum cleaner echoed through the house as my father did his     chores. (114年四等考題) 


46. The     of the ecosystem in the wetlands helped to revitalize the natural habitat for wildlife. (114年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. Diseases that have high profiles and vocal activists such as AIDS attract far more interest and money from big donors based partly on the mistaken belief that they kill most children.  (102年三等考題) 


49. 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) 


50. The recent rise in oil prices had a great _____ on many aspects of our everyday life. (111年四等考題)