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


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


3. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


4. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


5. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


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


7. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


8. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


9. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


10. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


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


13. 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.


14. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


15. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


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


17. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


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


19. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


20. Japan and France are in [____].


21. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


22. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


23. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


24. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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


26. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


27. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


28. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


29. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


30. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


31. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


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


33. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


34. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


35. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


36. 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.


37. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


38. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


39. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


40. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


41. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


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


43. It was so dark that [____] anything.


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


45. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


46. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


47. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


48. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


49. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


50. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.