1. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


2. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


3. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


4. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


5. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


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


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


8. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


9. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


10. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


11. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


12. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


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


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


15. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


16. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


17. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


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


19. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


20. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


21. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


23. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


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


25. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


26. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


27. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


28. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


29. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


30. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


31. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


32. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


33. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


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


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


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


37. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


38. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


39. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


40. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


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


42. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


43. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


44. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


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


46. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


47. 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.


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


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


50. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..