1. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


2. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


3. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


4. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


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


6. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


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


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


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


10. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


11. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


12. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


13. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


14. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


15. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


16. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


17. 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.


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


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


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


21. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


22. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


23. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


24. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


25. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


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


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


28. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


29. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


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


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


32. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


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


34. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


35. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


36. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


37. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


38. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


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


41. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


42. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


43. Could you please tell me [____]?


44. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


45. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


46. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


47. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


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


49. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


50. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.