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


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


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


4. 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?”


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


6. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


7. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


8. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


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


10. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


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


12. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


13. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


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


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


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


17. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


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


19. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


20. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


21. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


22. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


23. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


24. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


25. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


26. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


27. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


28. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


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


30. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


32. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


33. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


34. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


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


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


37. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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


39. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


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


41. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


42. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


43. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


45. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


46. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


47. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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


49. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


50. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.