1. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


2. Danielle behaves herself [____].


3. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


4. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


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


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


7. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


8. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


10. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


11. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


12. 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 [____].


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


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


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


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


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


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


19. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


20. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


21. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


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


23. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


24. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


25. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


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


27. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


28. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


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


30. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


31. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


32. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


33. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


34. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


35. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


37. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


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


39. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


41. We loved Helen because she [____].


42. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


43. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


44. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


45. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


46. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


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


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


50. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.