1. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


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


3. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


4. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


6. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


7. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


8. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


9. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


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


11. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


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


13. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


14. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


15. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


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


17. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


18. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


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


20. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


21. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


22. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


23. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


24. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


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


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


27. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


28. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


29. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


30. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


31. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


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


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


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


35. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


36. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


37. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


38. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


40. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


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


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


43. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


44. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


46. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


48. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


50. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.