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


2. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


3. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


4. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


5. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


6. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


7. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


8. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


9. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


10. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


11. She is [_____] speaking German language.


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


13. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


14. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


15. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


16. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


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


18. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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


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


21. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


22. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


23. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


24. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


25. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


26. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


27. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


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


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


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


31. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


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


33. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


34. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


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


36. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


37. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


38. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


39. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


40. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


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


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


43. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


44. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


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


46. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


47. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


48. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


49. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


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