1. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


2. She is [_____] speaking German language.


3. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


5. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


6. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


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


8. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


9. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


10. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


11. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


12. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


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


14. 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.


15. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


16. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


17. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


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


19. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


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


21. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


22. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


23. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


25. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


26. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


27. 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.


28. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


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


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


32. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


33. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


35. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


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


37. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


39. 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.


40. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


41. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


42. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


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


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


45. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


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


47. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


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


49. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


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