1. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


2. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


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


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


5. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


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


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


8. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


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


10. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


11. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


12. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


13. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


14. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


15. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


16. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


17. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


18. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


19. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


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


21. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


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


23. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


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


25. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


26. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


27. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


28. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


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


30. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


31. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


32. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


34. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


35. 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.


36. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


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


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


40. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


41. The news was [____] good [____] true.


42. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


43. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


44. The problem is too difficult [____].


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


46. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


47. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


48. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


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


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