1. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


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


3. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


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


5. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


6. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


7. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


8. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


9. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


10. My father can speak both English and German _____.


11. The good weather will [____] all the week.


12. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


13. 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.


14. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


15. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


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


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. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


20. 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.


21. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


22. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


23. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


24. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


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


26. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


27. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


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


30. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


31. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


32. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


33. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


34. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


35. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


36. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


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


38. 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.


39. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


40. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


41. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


42. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


43. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


45. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


46. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


47. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


48. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


49. 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.


50. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.