1. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


2. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


3. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


4. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


5. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


6. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


7. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


8. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


9.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


10. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


11. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


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


13. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


14. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


15. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


16. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


17. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


18. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


19. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


20. Just look at how much we [   ] when we worked together last week.


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


22. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


23. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


24. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


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


26. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


27. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


28. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


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


30. 《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!


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


32. I want to see [   ].


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


34. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


35. He bought a car right after he obtained a driver's [   ].


36. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


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


38. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


39. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


40. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


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


42. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


43. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


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


45. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


46. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


47. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


48. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


49. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


50. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.