1. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


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


3. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


4. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


5. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


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


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


8. Do you know [____]?


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


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


11. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


12. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


13. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


14. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


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


16. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


17. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


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


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


20. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


21. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


22. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


23. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


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


27. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


28. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


29. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


30. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


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


32. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


33. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


34. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


35. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


36. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


37. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


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


40. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


41. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


42. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


43. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


44. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


45. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


46. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


47. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


48. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


49. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


50. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.