1. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


2. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


3. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


4. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


5. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


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


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


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


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


10. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


12. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


13. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


14. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


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


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


17. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


18. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


19. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


20. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


21. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


22. 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.


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


24. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


25. 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.


26. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


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


28. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


29. The good weather will [____] all the week.


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


31. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


32. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


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


34. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


35. She has no [____] in country music.


36. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


37. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


38. 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?”


39. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


40. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


41. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


42. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


43. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


44. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


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


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


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


48. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


49. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


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