1. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


2. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


3. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


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


5. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


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


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


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


9. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


10. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


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


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


13. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


14. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


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


16. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


17. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


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


19. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


20. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


21. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


22. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


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


24. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


25. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


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


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


28. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


29. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


30. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


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


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


33. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


34. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


35. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


36. 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.


37. 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.


38. Do you know [____]?


39. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


40. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


42. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


44. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


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


46. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


47. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


48. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


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


50. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].