1. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


2. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


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


4. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


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


6. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


7. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


8. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


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


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


11. She has no [____] in country music.


12. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


13. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


14. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


15. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


16. We loved Helen because she [____].


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


18. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


19. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


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


21. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


22. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


23. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


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


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


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


27. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


29. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


30. 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.


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


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


33. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


34. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


35. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


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


37. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


38. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


39. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


40. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


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


42. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


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


44. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


45. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


46. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


47. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


48. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


49. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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