1. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


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


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


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


5. 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.


6. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


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


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


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


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


11. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


12. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


13. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


14. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


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


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


17. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


18. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


19. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


20. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


21. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


22. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


23. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


24. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


25. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


26. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


27. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


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


29. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


30. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


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


32. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


33. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


34. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


35. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


36. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


37. The problem is too difficult [____].


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


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


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


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


42. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


43. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


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


45. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


46. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


47. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


48. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


49. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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