1. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


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


3. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


4. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


5. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


6. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


7. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


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


9. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


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


11.

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


12. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


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


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


16. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


17. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


18. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


19. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


20. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


22. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


23. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


24. 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.


25. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


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


27. 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.


28. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


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


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


31. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


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


34. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


35.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


36. It's getting late. Let's [____].


37. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


38. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


39. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


40. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


41. She has no [____] in country music.


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


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


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


45. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


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


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


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


49. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


50. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.