1. 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.


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


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


4. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


5. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


6. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


8. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


9. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


10. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


11. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


12. The good weather will [____] all the week.


13. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


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


15. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


16. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


17. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


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


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


20. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


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


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


23. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


24. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


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


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


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


28. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


29. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


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


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


33. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


34. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


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


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


37. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


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


39. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


40. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


41. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


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


43. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


44. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


45. We are not happy _____ the result.


46. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


47. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


48. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


50. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.