1. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


2. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


3. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


4. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


5. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


6. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


7. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


8. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


9. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


10. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


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


12. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


13. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


14. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


15. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


16. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


17. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


18. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


19. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


20. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


21. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


22. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


23. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


24. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


25. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


26. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


27. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


28. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


29. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


30. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


31. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


32. 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.


33. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


34. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


35. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


37. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


38. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


39. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


40. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


41. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


42. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


43. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


44. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


45. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


46. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


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


48. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


49. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


50. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.