1. She is [_____] speaking German language.


2. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


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


4. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


5. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


6. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


7. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


8. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


9. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


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


11. I went to the store _____.


12. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


13. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


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


15. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


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


17. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


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


19. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


20. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


21. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


22. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


23. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


24. Japan and France are in [____].


25. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


26. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


27. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


28. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


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


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


31. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


32. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


33. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


35. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


36. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


37. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


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


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


40. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


41. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


42.

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


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


44. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


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


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


47. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


48. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


49. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


50. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]