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


2. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


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


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


5. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


6. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


8. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


9. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


10. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


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


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


13. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


14. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


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


16. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


17. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


18. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


19. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


20. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


21. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


22. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


23. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


24. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


25. 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.


26. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


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


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


29. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


30. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


31. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


32. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


33. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


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


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


36. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


37. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


38. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


39. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


40. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


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


42. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


43. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


44. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


45. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


46. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


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


48. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


49. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


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