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


2. We loved Helen because she [____].


3. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


4. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


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


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


7. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


8. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


9. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


10. Do you know [____]?


11. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


12. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


13. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


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


15. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


16. I went to the store _____.


17. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


18. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


19. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


20. 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.


21. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


22. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


23. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


24. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


25. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


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


27. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


28. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


29. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


30. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


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


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


33. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


34. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


35. 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.


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


37. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


38. It was so dark that [____] anything.


39. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


40. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


42. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


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


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


45. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


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


47. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


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


49. 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.


50. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.