1. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


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


3. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


4. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


5. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


6. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


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


8. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


10. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


11. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


12. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


13. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


14. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


15. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


17. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


18. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


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


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


21. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


22. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


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


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


25. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


26. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


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


28. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


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


30. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


31. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


32. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


33. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


34. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


35. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


36. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


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


38. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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


40. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


41. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


42. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


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


44. Could you please tell me [____]?


45. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


47. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


48. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


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


50. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.