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


2. In order to prevent casualties, all the residents in the village were [   ] before the typhoon.


3. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


4. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


5. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


6. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


7. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


8. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


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


10. 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.


11. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


12. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


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


14. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


15. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


16. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


17. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


18. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


19. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


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


21. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


22. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


23. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


24. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


25. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].


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


27. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


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


29. It seemed that the walls    . 


30. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


31. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


32. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


33. Dr. Wilson, __ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week. 


34. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


35. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


36. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


37. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


38. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


39. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be [   ] of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.


40. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


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


42. Jenny was brought up in a poor family. She had to [   ] her free time to baby-sit her neighbor’s 2-year-old boy to pay for her high school education.


43. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


44. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


45. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


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


47. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


48. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.


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


50. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.