1. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


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


4. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


5. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


6. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


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


9. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


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


11. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


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


13. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


15. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.


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


17. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


18. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


19. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


20. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


21. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


23. I went to the store _____.


24. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


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


26. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


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


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


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


30. 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.


31. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


32. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


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


34. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


35. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


36. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


37. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


38. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


39. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


40. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


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


43. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


44. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


45. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


46. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


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


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


49. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


50. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.