1. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


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


4. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


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


6. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


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


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


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


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


11. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


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


13. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


14. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


15. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


16. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


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


18. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


19. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


20. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


21. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


22. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


23. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


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


25. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


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


27. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


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


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


30. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


31. 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.


32. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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


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


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


37. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


38. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


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


40. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


41. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


42. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


43. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


44. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


45. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


46. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


47. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


48. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


49. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


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