1. It was so dark that [____] anything.


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


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


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


5. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


7. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


8. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


9. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


10. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


11. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


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


13. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


14. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


15. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


16. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


17. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


18. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


19. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


20. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


21. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.


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


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


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


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


26. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


27. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


28. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


29. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


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


31. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


32. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


33. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


34. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


35. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


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


37. 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.


38. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


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


40. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


41. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


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


43. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


44. 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.


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


46. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


47. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


48. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


49. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


50. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.