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


2. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


3. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


4. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


5. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


6. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


8. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


9. 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.


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


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


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


13. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


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


15. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


16. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


17. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


18. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


19. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


20. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


21. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


22. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


23. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


24. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


25. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


26. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


27. Japan and France are in [____].


28. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


29. My father can speak both English and German _____.


30. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


31. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


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


33. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


34. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


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


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


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


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


39. 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.


40. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


41. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


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


43. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


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


45. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


46. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


47. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


48. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.


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


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