1. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


2. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


3. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


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


5. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


6. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


7. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


8. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


9. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


10. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


11. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


12. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


14. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


15. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


16. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


18. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


19. 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.


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


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


22. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


23. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


24. Do you know [____]?


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


26. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


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


28. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


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


30. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


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


32. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


34. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


35. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


36. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


37. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


38. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


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


41. 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.


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


43. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


44. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


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


46. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


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


48. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


49. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


50. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.