1. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


2. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


3. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


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


5. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


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


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


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


9. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


10. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


11. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


12. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


13. 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 [____].


14. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


15. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


16. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


18. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


20. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


21. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


22. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


23. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


24. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


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


26. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


27. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


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


29. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


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


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


32. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


33. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


34. Let us speculate who [____]


35. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


36. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


37. The [____] cake appears so [____].


38. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


39. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


40. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


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


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


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


45. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


46. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


47. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


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


49. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


50. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.