1. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


2. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


3. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


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


5. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


6. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


7. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


8. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


9. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


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


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


12. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


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


15. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


16. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


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


18. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


19. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


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


21. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


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


23. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


24. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


25. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


26. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


27. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


28. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


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


30. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


31. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


32. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


33. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


34. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


35. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


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


37. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


38. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


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


40. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


41. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


42. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


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


44. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


45. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


46. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


47. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


48. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


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


50. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.