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


2. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


3. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


4. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


5. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


6. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


7. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


9. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


10. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


11. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


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


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


15. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


16. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


17. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


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


19. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


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


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


22. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


24. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


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


26. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


27. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


28. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


29. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


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


31. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


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


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


35. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


36. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


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


38. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


40. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


41. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


42. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


43. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


44. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


45. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


46. 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.


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


48. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


49. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


50. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]