1. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


2. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


3. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


4. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


5. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


6. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


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


8. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


9.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


10. 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.


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


12. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


13. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


14. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


15. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


16. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


17. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


18. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


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


20. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


21. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


22. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


24. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


25. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


27. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


28. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


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


30. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


31. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


32. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


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


34. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


35. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


36. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


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


38. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


39. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


40. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


41. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


42. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


43. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


44. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


45. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


46. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


47. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


48. 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.


49. 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.


50. 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.