1. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


2. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


3. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


4. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


5. 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?”


6. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


7. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


8. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


9. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


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


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


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


13. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


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


15. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


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


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


18. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


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


20. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


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


22. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


23. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


24. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


25. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


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


28. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


29. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


30. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


31. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


32. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


33. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


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


35. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


36. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


37. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


38. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


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


40. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


41. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


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


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


45. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


46. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


47. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


48. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


49. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


50. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]