1. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


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


3. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


4. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


5. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


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


7. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


8. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


9. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


10. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


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


12. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


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


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


15. It's getting late. Let's [____].


16. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


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


18. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


19. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


20. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


21. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


22. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


23. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


24. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


25. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


27. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


28. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


29. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


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


31. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


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


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


34. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


35. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


36. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


37. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


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


39. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


40. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


41. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


42. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


43. 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.


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


45. 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.


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


47. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


48. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


49. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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