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


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


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


4. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


5. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


6. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


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


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


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


10. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


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


12. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


13. 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.


14. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


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


17. 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.


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


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


20. It was so dark that [____] anything.


21. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


22. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


23. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


24. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


25. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


26. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


27. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


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


29. [____] a new language is interesting.


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


31. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


32. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


33. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


34. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


36. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


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


38. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


39. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


40. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


41. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


42. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


43. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


44. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


45. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


46. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


47. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


48. May I have [____] coffee, please?


49. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


50. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.