1. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


2. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


3. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


4. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


5. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


6. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


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


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


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


10. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


11. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


12. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


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


14. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


15. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


16. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


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


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


19. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


20. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


21. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


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


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


24. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


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


26. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


27. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


28. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


29. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


30. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


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


32. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


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


34. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


35. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


36. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


37. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


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


39. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


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


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


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


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


44. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


45. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


46. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


47. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


48. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


49. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


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