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


2. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


3. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


4. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


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


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


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


8. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


10. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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


12. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


14. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


15. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


16. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


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


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


19. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


20. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


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


23. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


24. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


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


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


27. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


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


29. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


30. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


31. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


32. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


33. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


34. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


35. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


36. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


37. The problem is too difficult [____].


38. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


39. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


40. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


41. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


42. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


43. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


44. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


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


46. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


47. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


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


49. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


50. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.