1. The [____] cake appears so [____].


2. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


4. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


5. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


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


7. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


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


9. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


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


11. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


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


13. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


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


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


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


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


18. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


19. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


20. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


21. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


23. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


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


25. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


26. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


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


29. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


30. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


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


32. It was so dark that [____] anything.


33. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


34. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


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


36. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


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


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


39. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


40. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


41. 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.


42. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


43. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


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


46. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


47. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


48. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


49. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


50. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.