1. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


2. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


3. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


4. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


5. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


6. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


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


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


9. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


10. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


11. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


12. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


13. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


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


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


16. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


17. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


18. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


19. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


20. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


21. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


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


23. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


24. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


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


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


27. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


28. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


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


30. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


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


32. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


33. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


34. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


35. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


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


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


38. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


40. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


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


42. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


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


44. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


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


46. 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.


47. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


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


49. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


50. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.