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


2. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


3. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


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


5. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


6. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


7. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


8. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


9. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


10. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


11. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


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


14. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


16. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


17. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


18. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


19. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


20. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


21. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


22. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


23. 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: [____]


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


25. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


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


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


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


30. Danielle behaves herself [____].


31. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


32. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


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


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


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


36. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


37. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


38. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


39. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


40. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


41. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


42. It was so dark that [____] anything.


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


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


45. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


46. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


47. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


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


50. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.