1. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


2. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


3. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


4. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


5. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


6. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


7. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


8. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


9. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


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


11. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [   ] date.


12. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


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


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


15. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


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


17. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


18. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


19. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


20. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


21. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


22. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


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


24. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


25. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


26. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


27. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


28. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


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


30. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


31. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


32. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


33. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


34. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


35. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


36. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


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


38. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


39. The joke you told me really [   ].


40. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


41. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


42. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


43. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


44. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


45. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


46. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


47. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


48. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


49. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


50. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.