1. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


2. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


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


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


5. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


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


7. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


8. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


9. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


10. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


11. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


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


13. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


15. 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.


16. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


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


18. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


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


20. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


21. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


22. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


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


24. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


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


26. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


27. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


28. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


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


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


31. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


32. 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.


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


34. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


35. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


36. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


37. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


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


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


40. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


41. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


42. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


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


44. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


45. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


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


47. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


48. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


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


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