1. 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.


2. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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


4. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


5. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


6. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


7. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


9. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


11. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


12. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


13. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


14. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


15. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


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


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


18. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


19. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


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


21. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


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


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


24. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


25.

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


26. 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.


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


28. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


29. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


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


31. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


32. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


33. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


34. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


35. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


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


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


38. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


39. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


40. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


41. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


42. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


43. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


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


45. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


47. The good weather will [____] all the week.


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


49. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


50. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.