1. 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.


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


3. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


4. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


5. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


6. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


8. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


10. 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.


11. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


12. I went to the store _____.


13. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


14. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


15. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


16. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


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


19. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


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


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


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


23. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


24. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


25. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


26. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


27. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


29. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


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


31. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


32. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


33. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


34. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


35. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


36. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


37. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


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


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


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


41. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


42. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


43. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


44. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


45. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


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


47. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


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


49. We are not happy _____ the result.


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