1. 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.


2. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


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


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


5. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


6. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


7. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


8. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


9. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


10. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


11. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


12. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


13. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


14. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


15. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


16. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


17. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


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


19. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


20. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


21. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


22. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


23. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


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


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


26. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


27. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


28. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


29. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


30. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


31. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


32. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


33. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


34. The news was [____] good [____] true.


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


36. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


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


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


39. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


40. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


41. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


42. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


43. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


44. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


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


46. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


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


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


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


50. Japan and France are in [____].