1. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


2. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


3. Japan and France are in [____].


4. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


5. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


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


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


8. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


9. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


10. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


11. We are not happy _____ the result.


12. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


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


14. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


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


16. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


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


18. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


19. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


20. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


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


22. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


23. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


24. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


25. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


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


27. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


28. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


29. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


30. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


33. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


34. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


35. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


36. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


37. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


38. 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.


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


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


41. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


43. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


44. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


45. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


46. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


47. 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.


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


49. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


50. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.