1. We loved Helen because she [____].


2. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


3. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


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


5. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


6. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


7. 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.


8. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


9. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


10. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


11. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


12. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


13. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


14. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


15. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


16. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


17. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


18. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


19. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


20. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


21. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


22. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


23. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


24. 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.


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


26. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


27. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


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


29. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


30. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


31. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


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


33. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


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


35. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


36. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


37. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


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


40. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


41. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


42. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


43. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


45. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


46. 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.


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


48. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


49. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


50. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]