1. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


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


3. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


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


5. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


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


7. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


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


9. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


10. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


11. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


13. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


14. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


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


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


17. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


18. 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.


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


20. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


21. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


22. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


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


24. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


25. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


26. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


27. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


28. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


29. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


30. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


31. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


32. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


33. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


34. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


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


36. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


37. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


38. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


39. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


40. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


41. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


42. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


43. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


44. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


45. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


46. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


47. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


48. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


50. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas