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


2. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


3. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


4. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


5. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


6. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


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


9. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


10. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


11. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


12. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


14. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


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


16. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


17. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


18. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


19. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


20. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


21. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


22. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


23. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


24. 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.


25. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


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


28. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


29. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


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


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


32. 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.


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


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


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


36. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


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


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


40. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


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


43. Could you please tell me [____]?


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


45. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


46. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


47. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


48. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


49. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


50. You should always _____ your opinions politely.