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


2. 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) 


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


4. Please arrive 20 minutes earlier for your scheduled _____. For cancelation, please let the front desk know two hours in advance. (110年四等考題) 


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


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


7. The way our eyes and brain handle information has become _____. Thanks to television, film and computers, our ability to process images is faster. (112年三等考題) 


8. He took the job even though there was no _____ of permanent employment. (112年四等考題) 


9. 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) 


10. It is extremely difficult to please the _____ gourmet who has never rated a restaurant with “excellent.”  (104年三等考題) 


11. _____ 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) 


12. 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) 


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


14. 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) 


15. 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) 


16. According to a report issued by National Development Council in Taiwan, foreign travellers who make value-added tax refunds will be _____ from examination in the Customs. They will no longer need to go through Customs examination. (104年四等考題) 


17. 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) 


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


19. After a long standoff, the two countries eventually agree to work together for _____ benefits. (111年四等考題) 


20. Zoe got an _____ response upon inquiry when she applied for a tax refund in the Customs office this morning. She was very pleased with the public service they have provided. (104年四等考題) 


21. They have a very _____ relationship between them. They keep no secret from each other. (103年四等考題) 


22. Children have a higher _____ of getting a cold than adults because they are less aware of prevention habits, such as regularly washing their hands. (111年四等考題) 


23. They are trying to install an _____ between the computer and the typesetting machine. (111年四等考題) 


24. All products are _____ for defects before being packed. (111年四等考題) 


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


26. Our research on the elderly has shown that those who have dementia often appear to suffer a double _____ of age and cognitive disability. (109年三等考題) 


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


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 products received a great deal of _____ when they were advertised during the Olympic Games. (108年四等考題) 


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


31. To write a good cover letter for job application, one should avoid a _____ opening and try something a bit more original.  (102年三等考題) 


32. Russia faces more _____ from the European Union over the Ukraine crisis, but the action likely will hurt EU economies. (107年四等考題) 


33. Doctor Wong is promoted because he has done an excellent job of supervising the medical _____. (108年三等考題) 


34. Although Irene failed to make the national swimming team this year, she refused to live her life _____ like a loser; instead she practiced even harder to try again next year. (112年三等考題) 


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


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


37. 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) 


38. 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) 


39. As Kate gazed at the crystal clear _____, she saw a bird dive into the water to catch a small shrimp. (106年三等考題) 


40. “Poor-quality sleep puts individuals at _____ increased risk of developing high blood pressure,” said Susan Redline, M.D. (110年四等考題) 


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


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


43. When we don't believe we have the resources or abilities to cope with a certain problem or stimuli, we create _____ behaviors to deny or avoid it. (112年三等考題) 


44. Some people _____ a campaign for animal rights to raise funds for shelters. (108年四等考題) 


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


46. It is a common _____ that you hold the door open for anyone coming through behind you. (103年四等考題) 


47. The prime minister came out onto the balcony to speak to the crowd that had _____ outside. (111年四等考題) 


48. New facilities have been added to _____ the special needs of elderly residents. (112年四等考題) 


49. The exact cause of the equipment failure is unclear and remains to be _____. (111年四等考題) 


50. 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)