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


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


3. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


4. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


5. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


6. 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: [____]


7. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


8. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


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


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


11. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


12. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


13. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


14. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


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


16. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


17. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


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


19. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


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


21. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


22. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


23. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


24. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


25. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


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


27.

For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


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


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


30. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


31. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


32. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


33. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


34. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


35. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


36. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


37. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


39. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


40. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


41. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


42. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


43. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


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


45. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


46. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


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


48. 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 [____].


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


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