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


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


3. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


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


5. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


6. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


7. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


8. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


9. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


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


11. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


12. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


13. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


14. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


15. 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.


16. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


17. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


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


19. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


20. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


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


22. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


23. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


24. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


25. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


26. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


27. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


28. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


30. 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.


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


32. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


33. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


34. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


35. 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.


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


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


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


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


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


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


42. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


43. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


44. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


45. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


46. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


47. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


48. 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.


49. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


50. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.