1. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


2. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


3. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


4. 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.


5. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


6. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


8. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


9. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


10. 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.


11. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


12. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


13. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


15. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


16. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


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


18. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


19. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


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


22. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


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


24. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


26. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


27. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


28. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


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


30. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


31. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


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


33. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


34. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


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


36. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


37. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


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


39. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


40. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


41. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


42. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


43. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


44. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


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


46. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


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


48. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


49. 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.


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