1. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


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


3. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


4. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


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


6. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


7. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


8. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


10. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


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


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


14. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


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


16. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


17. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


18. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


19. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


20. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


21. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


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


23. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


24. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


25. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


26. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


27.

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


28. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


29. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


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


32. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


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


34. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


35. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


36. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


37. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


38. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


39. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


40. Danielle behaves herself [____].


41. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


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


43. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


44. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


45. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


46. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


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


48. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


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


50. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.