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


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


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


4. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


5. It's getting late. Let's [____].


6. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


7. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


8. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


9. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


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


11. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


12. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


13. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


14. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


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


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


17. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


18. Do you know [____]?


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


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


21. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


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


23. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


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


25. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


26. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


27. The [____] cake appears so [____].


28. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


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


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


31. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


32. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


33. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


34. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


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


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


37. Could you please tell me [____]?


38. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


39. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


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


41. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


42. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


44. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


45. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


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


47. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


49. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


50. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.