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


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


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


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


5. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


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


7. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


8. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


9. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


10. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


11. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


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


14. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


15. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


16. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


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


18. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


19. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


20. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


21. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


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


23. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


24. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


25. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


26. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


27. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


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


29. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


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


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


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


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


34. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


35. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


36. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


37. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


38. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


39. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


40. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


41. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


42. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


43. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


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


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


46. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


47. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


48. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


49. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


50. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.