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


2. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


3. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


4. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


6. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


7. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


8. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


9. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


10. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


11. 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.


12. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


13. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


14. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


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


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


17. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


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


19. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


21. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


22. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


23. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


24. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


26. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


27. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


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


29. [____] a new language is interesting.


30. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


31. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


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


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


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


35. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


36. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


37. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


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


40. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


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


42. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


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


44. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


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


46. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


47. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


48. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


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


50. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.