1. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


2. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


3. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


4. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


5. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


6. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


7. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


8. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


9. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


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


11. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


12. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


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


14. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


15. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


17. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


18. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


19. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


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


22. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


23. 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.


24. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


25. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


26. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


28. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


29. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


30. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


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


32. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


33. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


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


35. I went to the store _____.


36. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


38. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


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


40. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


41. 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.


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


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


44. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


45. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


46. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


47. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


48. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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


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