1. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


2. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


3. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


4. 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: [____]


5. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


6. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


7. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


9. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


10. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


11. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


12. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


13. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


14. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


15. 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.


16. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


18. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


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


20. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


21. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


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


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


24. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


25. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


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


27. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


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


30. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


31. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


32. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


33. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


34. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


35. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


36. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


37. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


38. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


40. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


41. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


42. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


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


44. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


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


46. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


47. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


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


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


50. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.