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


2. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


4. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


5. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


6. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


7. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


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


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


10. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


11. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


12. 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.


13. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


14. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


15. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


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


17. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


18. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


19. She has no [____] in country music.


20. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


21. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


22. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


23. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


24. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


25. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


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


28. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


29. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


30. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


31. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


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


33. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


34. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


35. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


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


37. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


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


39. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


40. 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.


41. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


42. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


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


44. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


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


46. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


47. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


48. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


49. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


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