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


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


3. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


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


5. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


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


7. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


8. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


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


10. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


11. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


12. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


13. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


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


15. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


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


17. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


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


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


21. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


22. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


23. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


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


25. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


26. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


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


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


29. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


30. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


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


32. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


33. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


34. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


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


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


37. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


38. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


39. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


40. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


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


42. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


43. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


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


45. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


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


47. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


48. 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.


49. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


50. [____], the little girl did not open the door.