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


2. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


3. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


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


5. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


6. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


7. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


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


10. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


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


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


13. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


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


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


16. 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. [____]


17. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


18. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


19. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


20. 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.


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


22. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


23. Let us speculate who [____]


24. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


25. 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.


26. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


27. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


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


29. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


31. Could you please tell me [____]?


32. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


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


34. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


35. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


36. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


37. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


38. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


40. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


41. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


42. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


43. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


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


45. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


46. I went to the store _____.


47. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


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


49. The news was [____] good [____] true.


50. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.