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


2. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


3. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


4. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


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


6. The news was [____] good [____] true.


7. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


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


9. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


10. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


11. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


12. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


13. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


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


16. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


17. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


18. 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.


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


20. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


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


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


23. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


24. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


25. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


26. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


27. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


28. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


29. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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


31. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


32. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


33. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


34. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


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


36. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


37. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


38. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


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


40. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


42. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


43. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


44. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


45. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


46. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


47. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


48. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


49. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


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