1. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


2. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


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


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


5. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


6. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


7. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


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


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


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


11. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


12. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


13. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


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


15. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


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


17. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


18. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


19. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


20. We loved Helen because she [____].


21. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


22. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


23. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


24. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


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


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


27. 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.


28. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


29. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


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


31. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


32. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


33. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


34. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


35. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


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


38. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


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


40. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


41. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


42. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


43. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


44. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


45. 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.


46. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


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


48. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


49. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


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