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


2. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


3. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


4. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


5. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


6. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


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


8. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


9. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


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


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


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


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


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


15. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


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


17. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


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


19. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


20. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


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


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


23. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


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


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


26. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


27. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


28. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


30. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


31. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


33. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


34. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


35. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


36. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


37. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


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


39. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


40. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


41. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


42. People in Taiwan can easily find many _____ stores in their neighborhood.


43. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


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


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


46. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


47. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


48. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


49. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


50. 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.