1. 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) 


2. The patients are asked to _____ for their medical expenses if they want to gain better medical service from their doctors. (112年三等考題) 


3. 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) 


4. 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) 


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


6. In many countries, foreign visitors are usually _____ to have a tax refund when they purchase products that amount to certain values of money. (104年四等考題) 


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


8. After being interrogated by the police for two days, the suspect finally _____ to the crime. (108年三等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. Although this tastes fine, I don’t think it’s a good _____ for real butter.  (105年三等考題) 


11. The heavy rains have eroded the riverbank, so all the roots of the trees and bushes are now _____. (110年四等考題) 


12. 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) 


13. To     better health in the community, the local council introduced free exercise classes in the park. (114年四等考題) 


14. When something goes wrong, people sometimes try to make an innocent person a _____ so that they can blame that person for what happened.  (102年三等考題) 


15. 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) 


16. 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) 


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


18. A piece of food _____ his airway and caused him to stop breathing. He was immediately rushed to the hospital.  (105年三等考題) 


19. Despite rapid deterioration of her condition, the cancer patient _____ to continue to smile and fight for her survival time. (111年四等考題) 


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


21. Sandy always teaches evening classes, but today she is _____ for a sick teacher in the morning class.  (111年三等考題) 


22. 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) 


23. Koalas are often _____ identified due to their appearance as a member of the bear family, but they are scientifically classified as a marsupial related to kangaroos. (109年三等考題) 


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


25. 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) 


26. Jack and Mary had a _____ encounter in the street. (112年四等考題) 


27. Regulatory mandates include tariff and duty _____, security clearances, registration requirements, filings and shipment documentation.  (104年三等考題) 


28. 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) 


29. There is a sale at the electronic store and all computers are _____ by 20%. (106年四等考題) 


30. Chemotherapy did not make John feel better. Instead, his health started to _____ soon after. (110年三等考題) 


31. I saw two strangers _____ to each other but had no idea what they talked about. (111年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. 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) 


34. A series of gas explosions in Kaohsiung _____ in 28 deaths and at least 280 people injured. (105年四等考題) 


35. It will be difficult for athletes to     their sport skills if they stop training on a regular basis. (113年四等考題) 


36. Car tires that fit vehicles and the weather conditions are made of rubber     with other chemicals and materials. (113年四等考題) 


37. During summer I always have a strong     for shaved ice to help me feel cool. (114年四等考題) 


38. The government has announced new health guidelines to effectively     the spread of the infectious disease. (114年四等考題) 


39. 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) 


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


41. Jenny tried to _____ her parents about where she had been that evening, but her parents could smell the smoke and beer on her. (109年三等考題) 


42. The sign says: "We wish to apologize to local residents for any     caused." (113年三等考題) 


43. Her duty as marketing manager is to     all of the company's advertising. (113年四等考題) 


44. It is very easy to _____ the work of others, but more difficult to accept criticism of one’s own work. (103年四等考題) 


45. Almost half of the audience has fallen asleep; _____ , the speech is very boring. (103年四等考題) 


46. Your visa expired 7 months ago. It is not _____ anymore. You need to apply for a new one. (110年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


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


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


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