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


2. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


3. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


4. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


5. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


6. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


7. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


8. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


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


10. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


11. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


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


13. It's getting late. Let's [____].


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


15. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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


17. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


18. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


19. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


20. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


21. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


22. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


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


25. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


26. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


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


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


29. It was so dark that [____] anything.


30. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


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


32. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


33. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


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


35. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


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


37. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


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


39. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


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


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


42. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


43. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


44. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


45. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


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


47. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


48. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


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


50. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.