1. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


2. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


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


4. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


5. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


6. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


7. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


8. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


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


10. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


11. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


12. It was so dark that [____] anything.


13. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


14. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


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


16. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


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


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


19. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


20. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


21. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


22. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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


24. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


25. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


26. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


28. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


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


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


31. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


32. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


33. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


34. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


35. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


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


37. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


38. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


39. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


40. 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.


41. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


42. [____] a new language is interesting.


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


44. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


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


46. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


47. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


48. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


49. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


50. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.