1. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


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


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


4. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


5. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


6. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


7. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


8. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


9. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


10. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


11. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


12. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


13. 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.


14. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


15. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


16. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


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


18. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


19. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


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


21. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


22. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


23. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


24. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


26. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


27. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


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


29. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


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


31. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


33. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


34. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


35. It's getting late. Let's [____].


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


37. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


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


39. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


40. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


41. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


42. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


43. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


44. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


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


46. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


47. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


48. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


50. 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.