1. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


2. 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.


3. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


4. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


5. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


6. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


7. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


8. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


10. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


11. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


12. We are not happy _____ the result.


13. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


14. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


15. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


17. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


18. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


19. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


20. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


21. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


22. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


23. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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


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


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


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


28. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


29. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


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


32. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


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


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


35. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


36. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


37. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


38. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


39. She has no [____] in country music.


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


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


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


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


44. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


45. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


46. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


47. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


48. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


49. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


50. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.