1. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


2. A lot of debris [   ] at the site of explosion for quite a while.


3. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


4. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


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


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


7. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


8. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


9. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


10. To see is    . 


11. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


12. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


13. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


14. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


15. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


16. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


17. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


18. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


19. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


20. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


21. I want to see [   ].


22. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


23. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


24. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


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


26. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


27. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


28. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


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


30. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


31. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


32. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


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


34. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]


35. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


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


37. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


38. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


39. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


40. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


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


42. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


43. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


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


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


46. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


47. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


48. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


49. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


50. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.