1. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


2. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


3. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


4. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


5. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


6. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


7. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


8. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


9. Children like to go trick-or-treating in special     on Halloween. Some may dress like an angel or a robot. 


10. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


11. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


12. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


13. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


14. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


15. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


16. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


17. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


18. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


19. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


20. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


21. You can never make him [   ] his mind.


22. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


23. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


24. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


25. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


26. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


27. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


28. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


29. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


30. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


31. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


32. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


33. The search engine gives the user easy [   ] to the required information.


34. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


35. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


36. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


37. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


38. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


39. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


40. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


41. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


42. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


43. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


44. The social welfare system ____ provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support. 


45. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


46. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


47. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


48. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


49. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


50. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.