1. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


2. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


3. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


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


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


7. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


8. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


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


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


11. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


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


13. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


14. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


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


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


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


18. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


19. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


20. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


21. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


22. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


23. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


24. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


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


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


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


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


29. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


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


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


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


33. 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.


34. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


35. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


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


37. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


38. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


39. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


40. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


41. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


42. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


43. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


44. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


45. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


46. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


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


48. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


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


50. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.