1. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


2. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


3. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


5. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


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


7. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


8. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


9. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


10. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


11. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


12. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


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


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


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


16. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


17. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


18. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


19. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


20. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


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


22. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


23. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


25. 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.


26. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


27. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


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


29. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


30. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


31. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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


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


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


35. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


36. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


37. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


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


39. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


40. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


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


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


43. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


44. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


45. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


46. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


47. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


48. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


49. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


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