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


2. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


3. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


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


5. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


6. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


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


8. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


9. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


10. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


11. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


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


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


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


15. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


16. 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.


17. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


18. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


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


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


21. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


22. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


23. 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.


24. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


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


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


27. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


28. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


29. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


30. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


31. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


32. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


33. 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.


34. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


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


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


37. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


38. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


39. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


40. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


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


42. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


43. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


44. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


45. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


46. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


47. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


48. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


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


50. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]