1. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


2. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


3. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


5. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


6. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


7. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


8. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


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


10. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


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


12. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


13. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


14. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


15. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


16. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


17. 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.


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


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


20. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


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


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


23. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


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


25. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


26. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


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


28. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


29. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


30. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


31. 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.


32. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


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


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


35. 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 [____].


36. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


37. [____] a new language is interesting.


38. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


39. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


40. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


41. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


42. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


43. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


44. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


45. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


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


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


48. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


49. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


50. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.