1. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


2. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


3. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


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


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


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


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


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


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


10. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


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


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


13. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


14. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


15. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


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


17. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


18. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


19. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


20. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


21. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


22. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


23. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


24. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


25. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


26. 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.


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


28. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


30. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


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


32. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


33. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


34. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


35. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


36. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


37. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


38. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


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


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


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


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


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


44. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


45. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


46. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


47. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


48. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


49. The [____] cake appears so [____].


50. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.