1. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


3. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


5. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


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


7. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


8. 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.


9. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


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


12. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


13. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


14. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


15. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


16. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


17. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


18. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


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


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


21. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


22. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


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


24. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


25. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


26. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


27. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


28. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


29. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


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


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


32. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


33. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


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


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


36. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


37. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


38. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


39. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


40. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


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


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


43. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


45. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


46. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


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


48. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


49. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


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