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


2. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


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


4. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


5. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


6. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


7. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


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


9. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


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


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


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


14. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


15. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


16. 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.


17. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


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


19. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


20. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


21. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


22. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


23. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


24. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


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


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


28. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


29. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


30. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


31. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


32. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


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


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


35. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


36. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


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


38. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


39. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


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


41. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


42. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


43. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


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


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


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


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


48. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


49. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


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