1. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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


3. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


4. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


5. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


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


7. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


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


9. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


10. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


11. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


12. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


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


14. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


15. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


16. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


18. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


19. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


20. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


21. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


22. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


23. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


24. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


25. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


26. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


27. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


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


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


30. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


31. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


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


33. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


34. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


35. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


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


37. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


38. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


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


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


41. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


42. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


43. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


44. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


45. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


46. 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.


47. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


48. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


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


50. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?