1. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


2. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


3. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


4. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


5. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


6. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


7. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


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


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


10. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


11. Let us speculate who [____]


12. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


13. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


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


15. 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.


16. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


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


18. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


19. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


20. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


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


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


23. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


24. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


25. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


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


28. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


29. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


30. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


31. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


32. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


34. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


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


36. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


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


38. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


39. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


40. 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 [____].


41. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


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


43. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


44. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


45. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


46. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


47. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


48. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


49. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


50. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race.