1. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


2. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


3. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


4. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


5. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


6. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


7. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


8. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


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


10. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


11. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


12. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


13. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


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


15. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


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


17. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


18. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


19. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


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


21. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


22. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


23. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


24. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


25. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


26. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


27. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


29. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


30. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


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


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


33. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


34. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


35. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


36. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


37. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


38. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


39. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


40. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


41. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


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


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


44. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


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


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


48. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


49. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


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