1. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


2. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


3. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


4. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


5. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


6. The problem is too difficult [____].


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


8. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


9. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


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


11. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


12. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


13. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


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


15. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


16. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


17. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


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


19. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


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


21. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


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


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


24. 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.


25. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


26. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


27. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


28. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


29. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


30. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


31. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


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


33. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


34. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


35. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


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


38. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


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


40. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


42. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


43. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


44. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


46. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


47. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


48. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


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


50. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.