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


2. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


3. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


4. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


5. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


6. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


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


8. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


9. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


10. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


12. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


13. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


14. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


15. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


16. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


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


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


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


20. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


21. 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.


22. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


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


24. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


25. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


26. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


27. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


28. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


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


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


31. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


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


33. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


34. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


35. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


36. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


37. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


38. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


39. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


40. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


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


42. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


43. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


44.

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


45. 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.


46. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


48. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


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


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