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


2. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


3. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


4. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


5. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


6. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


7. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


8. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


9. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


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


11. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


12. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


13. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


14. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


15. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


16. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


17. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


18. 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.


19. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


20. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


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


22. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


23. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


24. Could you please tell me [____]?


25. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


26. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


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


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


29. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


30. 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.


31. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


32. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


33. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


34. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


35. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


36. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


37. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


38. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


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


40. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


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


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


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


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


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


46. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


48. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


49. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


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