1. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


2. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


3. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


4. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


5. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


7. Danielle behaves herself [____].


8. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


9. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


10. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


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


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


13. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


14. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


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


16. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


17. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


18. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


19. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


20. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


22. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


23. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


24. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


25. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


27. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


28. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


29. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


30. We are not happy _____ the result.


31. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


32. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


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


34. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


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


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


37. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


38. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


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


40. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


41. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


42. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


43. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


44. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


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


46. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


47. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


48. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


49. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


50. We loved Helen because she [____].