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


2. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


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


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


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


6. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


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


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


10. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


11. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


12. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


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


14. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


15. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


16. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


17. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


18. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


19. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


20. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


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


22. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


23. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


25. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


26. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


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


29. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


30. 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.


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


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


33. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


35. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


37. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


38. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


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


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


41. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


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


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


44. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


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


46. 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.


47. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


48. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


49. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


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