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


2. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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


4. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


5. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


6. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


7. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


8. [____] a new language is interesting.


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


10. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


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


12. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


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


14. Let us speculate who [____]


15. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


16. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


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


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


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


21. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


23. 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.


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


25. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


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


27. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


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


30. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


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


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


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


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


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


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


37. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


38. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


39. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


40. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


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


42. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


43. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


45. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


46. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


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


48. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


49. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


50. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.