1. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


2. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


4. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


5. The news was [____] good [____] true.


6. 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.


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


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


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


10. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


11. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


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


13. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


14. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


15. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


16. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


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


18. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


19. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


20. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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


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


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


24. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


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


26. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


27. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


28. 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.


29. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


30. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


31. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


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


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


35. The [____] cake appears so [____].


36. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


37. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


38. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


39. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


40. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


41. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


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


43. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


44. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


45. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


46. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


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


48. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


50. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.