1. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


2. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


3. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


4. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


5. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


6. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


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


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


9. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


10. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


11. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


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


13. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


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


15. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


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


17. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


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


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


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


21. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


22. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


23. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


24. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


25. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


26. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


27. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


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


29. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


30. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


32. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


33. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


34. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


36. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


37. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


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


39. 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.


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


41. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


42. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


43. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


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


45. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


46. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


47. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


48. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


49. The good weather will [____] all the week.


50. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.