1. 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.


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


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


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


5. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


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


7. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


8. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


9. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


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


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


12. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


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


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


16. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


17. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


18. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


20. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


21. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


22. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


23. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


25. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


26. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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


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


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


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


31. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


32. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


33. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


34. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


35. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


36. 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.


37. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


38. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


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


40. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


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


42. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


44. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


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


46. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


47. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


48. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


49. I went to the store _____.


50. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.