1. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


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


3. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


4. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


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


6. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


7. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


8. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


9. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


10. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


11. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


12. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


13. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


14. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


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


16. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


17. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


18. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


19. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


20. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


21. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


22. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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


24. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


25. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


26. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


27. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


28. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


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


30. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


31. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


32. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


34. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


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


36. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


37. 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.


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


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


40. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


41. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


42. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


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


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


46. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


48. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


49. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


50. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.