1. 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.


2. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


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


4. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


5. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


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


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


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


9. 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.


10. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


11. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


12. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


13. 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.


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


15. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


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


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


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


19. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


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


21. 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.


22. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


23. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


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


26. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


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


28. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


30. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


31. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


32. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


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


34. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


35. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


36. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


37. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


38. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


39. The news was [____] good [____] true.


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


41. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


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


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


44. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


45. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


46. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


47. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


48. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


49. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


50. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.