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


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


3. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


4. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


5. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


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


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


8. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


9. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


10. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


11. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


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


13. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


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


15. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


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


17. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


19. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


20. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


21. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


22.

For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


23. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


24. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


25. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


26. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


27. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


28. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


29. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


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


31. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


32. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


33. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


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


35. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


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


37. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


38. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


39. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


40. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


42. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


43. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


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


45. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


46. 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.


47. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


48. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


49. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


50. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.