1. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


2. We are not happy _____ the result.


3. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


4. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


5. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


6. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


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


9. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


11. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


12. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


13. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


15. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


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


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


18. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


19. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


21. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


22. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


23. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


24. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


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


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


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


28. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


29. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


30. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


31. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


32. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


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


34. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


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


36. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


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


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


40. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


41. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


42. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


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


44. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


45. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


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


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


48. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


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


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