1. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


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


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


4. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


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


6. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


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


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


9. 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?”


10. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


11. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


12. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


13. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


14. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


15. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


16. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


17. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


18. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


19. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


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


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


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


23. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


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


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


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


27. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


28. 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.


29. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


30. 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.


31. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


32. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


33. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


34. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


35. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


36. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


37. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


38. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


39. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


40. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


41. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


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


43. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


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


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


47. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


48. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


49. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


50. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.