1. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


2. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


3. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


4. [____] a new language is interesting.


5. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


6. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


7. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


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


9. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


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


11. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


12. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


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


14. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


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


16. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


17. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


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


19. Do you know [____]?


20. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


21. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


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


24. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


25. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


26. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


27. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


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


29. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


30. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


31. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


32. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


33. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


34. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


35. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


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


37. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


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


39. 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 [____].


40. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


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


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


43. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


44. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


45. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


47. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


48. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


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