1. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


2. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


3. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


4. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


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


6. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


7. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


8. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


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


10. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


11. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


12. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


13. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


14. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


15. 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.


16. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


17. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


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


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


20. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


21. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


22. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


23. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


24. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


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


26. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


27. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


28. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


30. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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


32. 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.


33. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


34. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


35. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


36. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


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


38. 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.


39. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


40. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


41. I went to the store _____.


42. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


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


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


46. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


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


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


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


50. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.