1. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


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


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


4. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


5. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


7. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


8. 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.


9. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


10. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


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


12. We loved Helen because she [____].


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


14. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


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


16. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


17. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


18. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


19. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


20. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


21. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


22. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


24. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


25. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


26. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


27. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


28. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


29. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


30. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


31. Japan and France are in [____].


32. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


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


34. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


35. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


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


37. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


38. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


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


40. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


41. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


42. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


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


44. She has no [____] in country music.


45. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


47. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


48. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


49. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


50. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.