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


2. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


3. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


4. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


5. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


6. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


7. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


8. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


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


10. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


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


12. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


13. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


14. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


15. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


16. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


17. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


18. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


19. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


20. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


21. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


22. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


24. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


25. It's getting late. Let's [____].


26. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


27.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


28. Do you know [____]?


29. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


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


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


32. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


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


34. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


35. 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.


36. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


37. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


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


39. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


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


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


42. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


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


44. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


45. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


46. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


48. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


49. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


50. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.