1. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


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


3. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


4. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


5. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


6. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


7. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


9. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


10. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


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


12. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


13. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


14. Living in a highly [____] society, some Taiwanese children are forced by their parents to learn many skills at a very young age.


15. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


16. The [____] cake appears so [____].


17. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


18. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


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


20. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


21. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


22. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


23. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


24. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


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


26. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


27. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


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


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


30. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


31. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


32. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


33. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


34. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


35. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


37. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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


39. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


40. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


41. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


42. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


43. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


44. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


45. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


46. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


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


48. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


49. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


50. 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.