1. Christine worked hard for a long time, and _____ she became a very successful businesswoman. (108年四等考題) 


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


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


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


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


6. 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) 


7. After a long discussion, they finally decided to     their plans and share ideas with the public. (113年四等考題) 


8. Rooftop gardens have many _____ effects on urban neighborhoods. (107年三等考題) 


9. Emotional manipulation from a family member, coworker, or trusted friend can have negative _____ for your quality of life. (112年四等考題) 


10. A _____ broke into the dormitory last night and stole several cell phones. (103年四等考題) 


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


12. 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) 


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


14. Betty’s neat and cozy apartment is like a _____ to her because when she gets home, she feels safe and relaxed. (106年三等考題) 


15.     increases when the rain season comes. (113年四等考題) 


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


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


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


19. She felt sad as she watched the stray dog     on the street. (114年四等考題) 


20. 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) 


21. 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) 


22. The Department of Finance has issued a new set of accounting _____ and guidelines for business. (111年四等考題) 


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


24. 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) 


25. 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) 


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


27. During their one-week trip to Yushan National Park, the Lins visited many _____ spots and truly enjoyed the breathtaking views in the mountains. (112年三等考題) 


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


29. Mentors gain the satisfaction of helping students understand the unfamiliar and often _____ world they will face. (109年四等考題) 


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


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


32. 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) 


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


34. The journalist was finally caught _____ all the stories he had made up for the newspaper he worked for.  (110年三等考題) 


35. Someone once joked that dogs think you’re family, _____ cats think you’re staff. (104年四等考題) 


36. E-cigarettes come highly recommended for the _____ smokers to effectively fight the deadly habit.  (104年三等考題) 


37. Several stylish _____ can be found on the chairs on display, even though one could easily recognize the prototype. (110年三等考題) 


38. _____ studying at school, John had developed a friendship with a Norwegian student who had a particular relationship with the natural world. (111年四等考題) 


39. The journal paper published a controversial _____ on abortion and stirred a huge debate. (106年三等考題) 


40. Air Canada has announced drastic cuts to its domestic network as it     with sharply reduced demand in travel. (113年三等考題) 


41. The storm continued to     throughout the night, with thunder shaking the windows and lightning illuminating the sky. (114年三等考題) 


42. The _____ was so boring that many in the audience fell asleep in the middle of it. (103年四等考題) 


43. People all over the world suffer from    , which is characterized by high prices and low purchasing buying power of money. (113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. To avoid other people, the farmer lives a _____ life in a remote mountain village with only his dog. (108年四等考題) 


46. Jolie demonstrated her _____ by showing talents in sports, music, and fine arts. (106年三等考題) 


47. 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) 


48. If you want to increase the credit card application approval rate, you need to be _____ because credit card issuers often set the credit limit according to your salary. (109年四等考題) 


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


50. Tom has a     of darkness, so his mom puts a night light beside the bed. (113年四等考題)