1. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


2. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


3. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


4. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


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


6. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


7. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


8. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


9. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


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


12. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


13. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


14. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


15. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


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


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


18. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


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


20. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


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


22. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


23. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


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


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


26. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


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


28. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


29. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


30. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


31. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


32. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


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


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


36. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


37. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


38. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


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


40. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


41. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


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


43. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


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


45. Japan and France are in [____].


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


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


48. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


49. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


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