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


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


3. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


4. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


5. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


6. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


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


8. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


9. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


10. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


11. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


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


13. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


14. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


15. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


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


17. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


18. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


19. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


20. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


21. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


22. 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.


23. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


24. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


25. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


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


27. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


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


29. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


30. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


31. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


32. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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


34. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


35. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


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


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


38. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


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


40. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


42. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


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


44. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


45. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


46. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


48. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


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


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