1. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


2. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


3. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


4. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


5. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


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


7. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


8. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


9. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


11. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


12. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


14. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


15. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


16. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


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


18. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


20. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


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


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


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


24. 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.


25. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


26. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


27. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


28. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


29. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


30. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


32. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


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


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


35. 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.


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


37. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


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


39. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


40. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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


42. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


43. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


44. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


45. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


46. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


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


48. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


50. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.