1. 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) 


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


3. It's a simple act of     to always hold the door for the person behind you. (114年四等考題) 


4. Leaks from underground gas pipes caused a series of _____ that injured and killed many people in the city. (106年四等考題) 


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


6. Many cats who have spent a good deal of their time outdoors, such as _____ cats, do not seem to adjust to life indoors.  (104年三等考題) 


7. People think CO thins the ozone _____ that protects us from the sun’s rays. (109年四等考題) 


8. 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) 


9. 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) 


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


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


12. 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) 


13. In this down economy, it's time to work on your quality networking, especially when your network is nothing more than a gaggle of Facebook friends.  (102年三等考題) 


14. In the 17th century, Port Royal was considered the most     port in the world because of its pirate activities, loose morals and tasteless displays of wealth. (113年三等考題) 


15. The robber _____ ran into the police when he was just about to turn around a corner where he was trying to escape with his raid. (110年三等考題) 


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


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


18. Many religious _____ are held throughout the country every year to attract numerous visitors. (112年四等考題) 


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


20. Social media can be used to bring attention to the     of natural resources to secure support for protecting the environment. (114年四等考題) 


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


22. 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) 


23. 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) 


24. Some researchers concluded that maturation rather than rhythmic training significantly affects 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade children’s ability to _____ their body movements with rhythmic stimuli.  (102年三等考題) 


25. In the business world, you can usually tell what kind of a person you are speaking to by the kind of jobs they are doing or the _____ they have in their organizations. (106年四等考題) 


26. 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) 


27. The profits will be equally divided _____ the five stock holders. (104年四等考題) 


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


29. What you are getting now is a _____ schedule for events in the coming year, which should be finalized by the end of this month. (110年三等考題) 


30. In World War I, as in wars before, more people died from _____ of wounds than from the wounds themselves.  (111年四等考題) 


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


32. Without any doubt, these inspirational speeches can     people in difficult times and teach them the most valuable life lessons. (113年四等考題) 


33. Matthew did not show up for the midterm exam. His professor issued a written _____ to inform him that if he misses the make-up exam and final exam, he will be failed. (110年四等考題) 


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


35. The exhibit gives us a _____ of what the young artist might be like in the future. (106年三等考題) 


36. The website provides _____ to certain public records of the local town courts.  (104年三等考題) 


37. There are different ways of _____ customs declarations. But usually making electronic declarations is more convenient than others. (104年四等考題) 


38. 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) 


39. In comparison with other universities in the country, this university is much smaller with only 5,500 students and 235     members. (114年三等考題) 


40. Justin is an _____ tennis player. He can hit the ball equally well with both his right hand and left hand from the baseline.  (102年三等考題) 


41. 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) 


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


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


44. World Trade Organization rules required Taiwan to open its markets to price-competitive _____ including food items. (109年四等考題) 


45. 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) 


46. Natural resources are _____ in this country. Trading them brings lots of money. (111年四等考題) 


47. _____ place first in 1954 and then opened to international competitors in 1960, the Macau Grand Prix has been a firm favorite on the racing circuit ever since. (110年四等考題) 


48. _____ speaking, doing exercise every day can help people get stronger and healthier. (110年四等考題) 


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


50. Most caves form over hundreds of thousands of years, as water _____ the rock and wears it away. (106年四等考題)