1. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


2. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


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


4. Let us speculate who [____]


5. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


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


7. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


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


9. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


10. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


11. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


12. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


13. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


14. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


15. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


16. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


17. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


18. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


19. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


20. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


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


22. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


23. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


24. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


25. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


26. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


27. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


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


29. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


30. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


31. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


32. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


33. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


34. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


35. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


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


37. The good weather will [____] all the week.


38. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


39. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


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


41. 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.


42. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


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


44. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


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


46. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


47. She has no [____] in country music.


48. I went to the store _____.


49. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


50. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.