1. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


2. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


3. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


4. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


5. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


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


7. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


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


10. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


11. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


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


13. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


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


15. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


16. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


17. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


18. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


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


20. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


21. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


22. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


23. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


24. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


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


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


27. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


28. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


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


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


31. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


32. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


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


35. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


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


37. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


38. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


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


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


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


42. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


43. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


44. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


45. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


46. 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.


47. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


48. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


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


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