1. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


2. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


3. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


4. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


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


6. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


7. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


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


9. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


10. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


11. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


12. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


13. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


14. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.


15. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


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


17. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


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


19. May I have [____] coffee, please?


20. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


21. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


23. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


24. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


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


26. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


27. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


28. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


29. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


31. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


32. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


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


34. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


35. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


36. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


37. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


38. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


39. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


40. Living in a highly [____] society, some Taiwanese children are forced by their parents to learn many skills at a very young age.


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


42. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


44. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


45. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


46. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


47. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


48. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


49. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


50. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.