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


2. 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) 


3. Being a professional artist, Lisa mostly makes drawings, paintings, and sculptures, and _____she is invited to make fashion illustrations. (112年三等考題) 


4. 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) 


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


6. In the United States, a customs _____ is highly paid because the person who takes this position needs to shoulder important responsibility and is fully aware of complicated import laws and regulations. (104年四等考題) 


7. With proper _____ , employees would do their jobs willingly and efficiently. (103年四等考題) 


8. Low-income families cannot _____ the luxurious products displayed in the department store. (107年三等考題) 


9. Rags-to-riches stories read like scripts for movies, but they're the true-life dramas of     born into deep poverty but becoming superstars. (113年三等考題) 


10. The storm caused     flooding in the area, overwhelming local emergency services. (114年三等考題) 


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


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


13. It is unreasonable to have _____ against people simply because of their skin color. (112年四等考題) 


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


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


16. 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) 


17. 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) 


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


19. The inmates often feel treated as social _____ after being released from prison. (104年四等考題) 


20. In Antarctica during the winter, temperatures can _____ below-100 degrees Fahrenheit. (104年四等考題) 


21. The university received a generous     from a philanthropist to fund scholarships for students in need. (114年三等考題) 


22. People are encouraged to give _____ seats to the elderly and the pregnant women. (111年四等考題) 


23. Barbara _____ to me that she didn't have any intention of explaining the problem in the meeting. (112年四等考題) 


24. Many adult drivers think that automated, self-driving vehicles are more dangerous than traditional vehicles _____ by people. (111年四等考題) 


25. Without food and clothing in the Tsunami area, the number of _____ rose quickly. (103年四等考題) 


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


27. It has been confirmed that the new insurance policy mainly _____ senior citizens. (112年四等考題) 


28. Sophie     at John when she discovered to her amazement that John had knocked down her cello to the ground. (114年三等考題) 


29. A problem in the older boiling-water reactors would become disastrous because of a _____ safety system that houses the nuclear fuel.  (103年三等考題) 


30. 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) 


31. If you can     me with the cooking, we can have dinner ready by the time our guests arrive. (114年四等考題) 


32. 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) 


33. The police have tried to bring him to _____, but his slick lawyers always get the case thrown out of court. (107年四等考題) 


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


35. The release of the movie was timed to _____ with the director’s seventieth birthday. (104年四等考題) 


36. Shipments between two countries are international _____ and must comply with applicable regulations before being cleared for entry.  (104年三等考題) 


37. The population in Los Angeles is _____ Hispanic American. More than half of the people there speak Spanish. (111年三等考題) 


38. John didn't like his seat, so I     it with him. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


41. As our VIP, you can enjoy certain     , such as a 25% discount and free delivery service. (114年四等考題) 


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


43. A _____ of scandals and revelations has collectively undermined the government over the past year. (109年三等考題) 


44. The writer has     himself with his latest novel, which is well received by both readers and critics. (113年四等考題) 


45. Sally doesn't get along with her friends because of her _____ manners. (112年四等考題) 


46. Teresa is an excellent high school counsellor because of not only her professional background but also her     personality. (113年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. 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) 


49. 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) 


50. The airport had been     closed to all air traffic due to a bomb threat, and it was not reopened until three hours later. (114年三等考題)