1. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


2. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


4. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


5. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


6. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


7. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


8. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


9. We are not happy _____ the result.


10. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


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


12. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


13. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


14. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


15. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


16. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


17. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


18. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


19. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


20. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


21. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


22. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


23. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


24. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


25. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


26. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


27. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


28. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


29. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


30. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


31. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


32. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


33. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


34. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


35. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


36. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


37. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


38. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


39. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


40. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


41. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


42. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


43. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


44. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


45. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


46. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


47. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


48. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


49. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


50. The fireman soon _____ the fire.