1. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


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


3. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


4. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


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


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


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


8.

For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


9. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


10. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


11. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


12. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


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


14. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


15. 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.


16. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


17. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


18. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


19. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


20. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


21. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


22. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


23. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


24. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


25. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


26. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


27. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


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


29. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


30. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


31. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


32. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


33. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


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


35. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


36. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


38. 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.


39. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


40. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


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


42. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


43. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


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


45. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


46. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


47. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


48. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


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


50. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]