1. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


2. May I have [____] coffee, please?


3. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


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


5. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


6. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


7. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


8. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


9. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


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


11. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


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


13. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


14. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


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


16. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


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


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


19. 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.


20. 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 [____].


21. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


22. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


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


24. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


25. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


26. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


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


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


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


30. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


31. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


33. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


34. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


35. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


36. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


37. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


38. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


39. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


40. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


41. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


42. 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.


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


44.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


45. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


46. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


47. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


48. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


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


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