1. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


2. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


3. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


5. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


6. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


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


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


9. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


10. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


11. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


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


13. 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.


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


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


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


17. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


18. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


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


20. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


21. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


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


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


24. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


25. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


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


27. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


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


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


30. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


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


32. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


33. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


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


35. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


37. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


38. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


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


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


41. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


42. She is [_____] speaking German language.


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


44. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


45. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


46. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


47. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


48. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


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