1. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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


3. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


4. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


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


6. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


7. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


8. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


9. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


10. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


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


13. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


14. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


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


16. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


17. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


18. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


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


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


21. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


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


23. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


24. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


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


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


27. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


28. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


29. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


30. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


31. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


32. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


33. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


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


36. 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.


37. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


38. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


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


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


41. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


42. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


43. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


44. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


45. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


46. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


47. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


48. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


49. [____] a new language is interesting.


50. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.