1. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


2. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


3. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


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


5. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


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


7. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


9. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


10. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


12. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


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


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


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


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


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


19. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


20. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


21. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


22. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


23. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


24. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


25. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


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


28. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


29. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


30. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


31. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


32. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


33. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


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


35. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


37. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


38. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


39. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


40. I went to the store _____.


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


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


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


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


45. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


46. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


47. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


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


50. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.