1. 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.


2. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


3. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


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


5. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


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


7. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


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


10. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


11. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


12. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


13. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


14. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


15. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


16. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


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


18. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


19. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


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


21. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


22. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


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


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


25. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


26. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


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


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


29. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


30. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


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


32. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


33. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


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


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


36. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


37. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


38. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


39. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


40. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


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


42. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


43. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


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


46. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


47. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


48. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


49. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


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