1. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


2. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


3. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


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


5. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


6. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


7. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


8. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


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


10. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


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


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


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


14. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


15. Danielle behaves herself [____].


16. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


17. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


18. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


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


20. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


21. Do you know [____]?


22. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


23. 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.


24. 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.


25. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


26. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


27. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


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


29. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


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


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


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


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


34. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


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


36. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


37. It's getting late. Let's [____].


38. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


39. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


40. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


41. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


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


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


44. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


45. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


46. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


47. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


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


49. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


50. 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.