1. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


2. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


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


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


5. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


7. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


8. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


9. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


10. Could you please tell me [____]?


11. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


12. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


13. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


14. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


15. Do you know [____]?


16. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


17. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


18. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


20. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


21. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


22. 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?”


23. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


25. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


26. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


27. 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.


28. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


29. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


30. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


31. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


32. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


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


34. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


35. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


36. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


37. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


38. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


39. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


41. My father can speak both English and German _____.


42. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


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


44. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


45. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


46. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


47. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


48. Let us speculate who [____]


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


50. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.