1. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


2. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


3. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


4. [____] a new language is interesting.


5. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


6. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


7. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


9. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


10. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


11. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


12. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


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


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


15. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


17. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


18. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


19. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


21. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


23. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


24. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


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


26. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


27. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


28. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


29. It's getting late. Let's [____].


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


31. 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.


32. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


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


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


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


36. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


37. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


38. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


39. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


40. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


41. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


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


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


44. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


45. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


46. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


47. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


48. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


50. 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.