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


2. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


3. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


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


6. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


7. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


8. 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.


9. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


11. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


12. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


13. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


15. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


16. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.


17. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


18. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


20. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


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


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


24. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


25. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


26. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


27. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


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


30. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


31. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


32. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


33. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


34. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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


36. Japan and France are in [____].


37. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


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


39. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


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


41. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


42. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


43. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


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


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


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


47. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


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


49. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


50. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.