1. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


2. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


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


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


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


6. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


7. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


8. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


9. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


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


12. The problem is too difficult [____].


13. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


14. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


16. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


17. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


18. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


19. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


20. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


21. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


22. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


23. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


24. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


25. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


26. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


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


29. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


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


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


32. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


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


34. The news was [____] good [____] true.


35. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


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


38. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


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


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


41. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


42. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


43. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


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


45. 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.


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


47. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


48. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


49. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


50. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.