1. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


2. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


3. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


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


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


6. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


7. She is [_____] speaking German language.


8. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


9. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


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


11. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


12. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


13. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


14. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


15. The problem is too difficult [____].


16. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


17. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


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


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


20. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


21. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


22. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


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


24. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


25. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


26. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


27. 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.


28. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


29. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


30. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


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


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


33. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


34. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


35. We are not happy _____ the result.


36. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


37. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


38. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


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


41. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


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


43. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


44. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


45. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


46. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


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


48. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


49. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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