1. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


2. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


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


4. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


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


6. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


7. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


8. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


9. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


10. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


11. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


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


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


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


15. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


16. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


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


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


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


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


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


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


23. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


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


25. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


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


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


28. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


29. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


30. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


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


32. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


33. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


34. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


35. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


36. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


37. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


38. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


39. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


40. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


42. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


44. I went to the store _____.


45. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


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


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


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


49. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


50. The child [____] on the couch all day long.