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


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


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


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


5. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


6. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


8. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


9. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


10. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


11. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


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


13. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


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


15. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


16. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


17. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


18. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


19. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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


21. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


22. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


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


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


25. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


26. 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.


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


28. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


29. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


30. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


31. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


32. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


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


34. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


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


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


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


38. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


39. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


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


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


43. 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: [____]


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


45. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


46. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


47. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


48. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


49. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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