1. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


2. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


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


4. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


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


6. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


7. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


8. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


9. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


10. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


11. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


12. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


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


14. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


15. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


16. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


17. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


18. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


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


20. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


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


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


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


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


25. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


26. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


27. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


29. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


30. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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


32.

For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


33. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


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


36. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


37. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


38. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


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


40. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


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


42. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


43. 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.


44. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


45. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


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


47. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


48. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


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


50. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.