1. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


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


3. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


4. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


5.

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


6. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


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


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


9. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


10. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


11. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


12. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


13. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


14. 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: [____]


15. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


16. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


17. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


18. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


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


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


21. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


22. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


24. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


25. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


26. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


27. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


28. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


29. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


30. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


31. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


32. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


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


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


35. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


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


37. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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


39. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


40. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


41. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


42. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


43. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


44. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


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


46. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


47. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


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


49. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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