1. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


2. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


3. [____] a new language is interesting.


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


5. 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.


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


7. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


8. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


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


10. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


11. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


12. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


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


15. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


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


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


18. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


19. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


20. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


21. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


22. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


23. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


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


25. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


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


27. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


28. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


30. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


31. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


32. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


33. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


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


35. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


36. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


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


38. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


39. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


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


41. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


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


43. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


44. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


45. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


47. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


48. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


49. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


50. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.