1. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


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


3. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


4. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


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


6. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


7. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


8. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


9. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


10. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


11. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


12. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


13. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


14. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


15. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


16. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


17. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


18. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


19. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


20. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


21. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


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


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


24. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


25. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


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


27. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


28. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


29. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


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


31. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


32. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


33. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


34. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


35. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


36. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


37. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


38. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


39. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


40. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


41. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


42. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


43. The [____] cake appears so [____].


44. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


45. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


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


47. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


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


49. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


50. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]