1. The disadvantage of this job is that the heavy workload and long working hours _____ of my family life. (第42期考題) 


2. Emma took part in the beauty _____ and won the title of “Miss Tri-City of 1948.” (第41期考題) 


3. Hazel’s boyfriend bossed her around _____ she were his slave. (第41期考題) 


4. You should take the _____ and create chances for yourself instead of waiting passively. (第32期考題) 


5. Though I don't _____ of many of my colleague's proposals, I have to admit that his ideas are very creative. (第39期考題) 


6. _____ all the detailed guidelines printed on the box, everyone is capable of operating the device with ease. (第36期考題) 


7. Stop being so childish. _____ you like it or not, you must learn to be responsible and fulfill your obligations. (第36期考題) 


8. Jason and Billy are my twin brothers, who are over 40 now and living in New York and London, _____. (第36期考題) 


9. I advise you to visit the Modern Art Museum, ----- there are always great exhibitions and events going on. (第38期考題) 


10. In all-you-can-eat buffet restaurants, you can eat _____. (第33期考題) 


11. Samuel was late again. He _____ up earlier this morning, but he didn't. (第40期考題) 


12. When Sebastian fainted, we quickly laid him down on his back. Fortunately he _____ before we called 911. (第40期考題) 


13. Identity theft, the _____ use of someone else’s personal information, is a criminal act and should be reported to the police. (第41期考題) 


14. It is good manners to dress formally at such an important international ----- where world leaders meet. (第38期考題) 


15. After the cruel murder, all the elementary schools should take measures to _____ anyone suspicious from entering the campus. (第42期考題) 


16. By the time Amy arrived at the airport, her boyfriend’s plane _____ already. (第36期考題) 


17. Though the solution sounds perfect, it is not _____ because we don’t have enough time and money. (第36期考題) 


18. The core of Mediterranean diet is high _____ of olive oil, unrefined cereals, fruits, and vegetables. (第32期考題) 


19. The students had a heated _____ over the issue of the death penalty in their civics class. (第34期考題) 


20. The capable student was _____ the chairperson of the Student Association. He will be in charge of the coming school anniversary. (第42期考題) 


21. Learning for her grandfather's death, Sally was struck dumb with tears _____ down her cheeks. (第37期考題) 


22. Due to the serious knee injury, the tennis player had no choice but to _____ from the tournament. (第39期考題) 


23. From time to time criticism is unavoidable, which we can use in a positive way to improve, or in a negative way that may lower our _____ . (第37期考題) 


24. The reason millennials are called "strawberry generation" is _____ they are believed to be "easily bruised." (第37期考題) 


25.

What doesn't happen to the brain when it gets old? (第39期考題) 


26. The benefits of vitamins are too numerous to _____, but taking massive amounts of vitamins may do us harm. (第34期考題) 


27. You should dress up yourself on this formal _____. To show respect to the host, no slippers or casual clothes are allowed. (第42期考題) 


28. It is a paradox that every dictator has climbed to power on the ladder of free speech; immediately on attaining power each dictator has _____ all free speech except his own. (第41期考題) 


29. _____ diseases, such as the flu or colds, spread from person to person in several ways. (第40期考題) 


30. The mother starts to feel worried and anxious, because her daughter _____ her there hours ago. (第36期考題) 


31. _____ you believe it or not, I have witnessed the terrible car crash. (第42期考題) 


32. Did Penelope tell you _____? (第40期考題) 


33. Rebecca didn’t show up last night; she _____ about our date. (第32期考題) 


34. Jenny lives right at the foot of Ali Mountain, but she was so busy that she only visits it ----- with guests. (第38期考題) 


35. Firefighters are _____ heroes, who risk their lives to help others. (第33期考題) 


36. To everyone's surprise, Paul _____ , devoted himself to charities, and even organized a non-profit organization helping the needy. (第37期考題) 


37. The ingredient labels on the food package aim to provide accurate information to _____ consumers’ safety. (第32期考題) 


38. The tires of your car are _____. You should replace them now so that they won't burst on the road. (第39期考題) 


39. Dying to pass the upcoming exams with flying colors, all Sarah has to do is _____. (第37期考題) 


40. _____ the wind blowing so hard, I don’t think the seas will calm down. (第33期考題) 


41. Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that impacts student's ability to do math. Children with dyscalculia usually have difficulty _____ numbers, symbols, and related concepts. (第40期考題) 


42. When the curtain _____ at the end of the play, the audience sat in stunned silence for at least three or four minutes. (第41期考題) 


43. A: I don't feel like cooking today.
B: _____ ordering a pizza instead? (第39期考題) 


44. Bob’s nickname was “Beckham,” a _____ to the way he styled his hair. (第33期考題) 


45.

What was the California Supreme Court's decision on Diaz's appeal? (第38期考題) 


46. Before Kelly and Jasmine go back home, they ----- some friends in Paris. (第38期考題) 


47. _____, Alora remained seated during the whole parade. (第41期考題) 


48. You will get sunburned if you are _____ to the scorching sun for too long without applying sunscreen. (第42期考題) 


49. The entire old town is designated as a pedestrian zone and free of cars. No _____ are allowed in this area. (第33期考題) 


50. Whatever you say, I will _____ my principles and won’t change my opinions. (第33期考題)