1. The piano is one of the most popular musical [   ] today.


2. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


3. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


4. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


5. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


6. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


7. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


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


9. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


10. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


11. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


12. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


13. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


14. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


15. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


16. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


17. Could you please tell me [   ]?


18. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


19. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


20. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


21. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


22. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


23. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


24. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


25. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


26. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


27. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


28. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


29. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


30. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


31. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


32. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


33. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


34. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


35. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


36. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


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


38. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


39. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


40. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


41. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


42. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


43. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


44. The Taiwanese golfer won the championship in the professional golf    . 


45. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


46. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


47. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


48. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


49. To see is    . 


50. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.