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


2. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


3. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


4. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


5. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


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


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. 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.


9. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


10. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


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


12. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


13. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


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


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


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


17. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


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


19. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


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


21. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


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


23. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


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


25. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


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


27. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


28. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


29. Do you know [____]?


30. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


31. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


32. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


33. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


34. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


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


36. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


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


38. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


39. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


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


41. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


42. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


43. 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.


44. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


45. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


46. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


47. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


48. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


49. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


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