Twenty people were _____ killed in the explosion at the market that happened last week.

The new employee got into trouble when he _____ and spilled hot coffee all over the manager.

Terence passed the GEPT test with flying colors after months of hard work and _____.

當我試著讓 Willy 加入我們的對話時，他對我表現得很冷淡。
Willy acted coldly toward me when I tried to _______ him in our conversation.

Margery is constantly checking her _____ in the mirror to see whether her hair looks perfect.

If you change your way of doing things from time to time, it will possibly help prevent _____.

Holly always keeps a flashlight in her room for fear that that there might be a _____ blackout.

The writer reportedly _____ the idea for her latest novel on a plane from Tokyo to London.

An _____ dosage of these sleeping pills may lead to conditions such as headaches or dizziness.

One of the _____ of my sister’s personality is that she always has an optimistic outlook on life.

Kevin took a stroll along the river bank, enjoying the amazing _____ environment there.

Please don’t talk too loudly so as not to _____ the baby; she has just fallen asleep.

The video _____ that the politician had something to do with the recent bribery scandal.

This _____ of bird is rarely seen because they only inhabit a small area in Australia.

Many studies have indicated that too much _____ to the sunlight may cause skin cancer.

The stray bullet _____ the soldier’s helmet and hit his head, causing a deadly wound.

Tim quit after his supervisor said that his contribution to the company over the years was _____.

Would you help me _____ a hole on this wall? I want to put up a shelf here.

Because of her tight schedule, Betty can only stay here for a _____ short time.

People in the village are in a panic because deaths from a mysterious disease have increased at an _____ rate.

Tickets are being sold at a price of US$10 each, but if you _____ five tickets, you will get one free.

Though Jennifer’s company started very small, it evolved into a worldwide _____ in three years.

Much to our delight, most of the _____ we received from our customers was positive and encouraging.

The President is in ______ with the Speaker of the House and the Secretary of State to settle down the controversial policy.

Business is especially ______ between Thanksgiving and Christmas which is the shopping season.

Laurence’s high blood pressure is the ______ effect of his bad habits such as smoking, drinking and staying up.

Some animal lovers urged people to ______ products made in China as a result of their cruelty to animals.

In English, there are many ______ nouns which all mean “group,” such as the word herd in a herd of cattle.

LOHAS is the ______ for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Jeff ______ her with emails and cell phone messages.

The collapse of the high way during the rush hour caused heavy ______.

From Ask Amy to Dear Abby, advice ______ answer readers’ questions on personal problems at a magazine or newspaper.

The car was seriously damaged in the accident. It cost ______ twenty thousand NT dollars to have it repaired.

Unfortunately, the troops fell into the ______ of the enemy and were completely destroyed.

After Betty’s children attended elementary school, she stored all the baby’s stuff on the ______.

When I was little, I hated the family friends ______ my chubby cheeks with their rough hands.

It is common for Japanese high school girls to wear ______ to school.

The ______ of a figure should be located below the figure, while that of a table, above the table

The government ______ the National Health Insurance in 1994.

The forest fire led to serious damage because the residents did not ______ this disaster

With appropriate ______, such a handbag or a belt, the simple dress will look good on you.

My mother told me that I could use diligence as ______ for my lack of intelligence.

Confucius is the eastern ______ of the greatest western philosopher, Socrates.

After several rounds of intense fighting, the boxer punched his _____ right in the face, knocked him out, and won the match.

Watch out! The bench has just been painted. You can fan the wet paint if you want to _____ its drying.

As David finished the last drop of the delicious chicken soup, he licked his lips and gave out sounds of _____.

The film Life of Pi won Ang Lee an Oscar in 2013 for Best Director—one of the most _____ awards in the movie industry

Martha has been trying to _____ her roommate since their quarrel last week, as she doesn’t want to continue the argument.

Peter has never been on time to meetings or appointments. It would be interesting to look into reasons why he is _____ late.

Traditional Chinese medical practices include _____ remedies, which use plants, plant parts, or a mixture of these to prevent or cure diseases

Warm milk _____ sleepiness. So if you have trouble falling asleep, try drinking some warm milk before going to bed.

Having worked five years as a data processor in a small town, Alice is tired of the routine of her job and the _____ of her life.

According to environmental scientists, the earth is likely to experience significant _____ changes within the next century.

A citizen is, by _____, someone who lives in a particular town, state or country.

It’s necessary to _____ your antivirus software on a regular basis because new viruses turn up all the time.

An evacuation warning was issued by the authorities, so the villagers packed only the bare _____ and left.

That artist arranged those plastic pieces in a certain way to make them _____ natural objects, such as algae, fish, and fruit.

Don’t smoke in this room. The cigarette smoke might _____ our alarm system.

I only invited a _____ of people to my dinner party because I wanted to keep it small

The music playing next door was so loud that we could feel the _____ through the floor.

Tom’s professional life is completely _____ from his private life because he values his leisure time a lot.

The company just launched a new software program that can help users _____ all of their data.

Some people believe that the death penalty should be abolished because it is inhumane and _____.

Be careful! That deal seems too good to be true—there must be a _____ somewhere.

After weeks of investigation, the police finally have some clue as to the _____ of the bank robber.

I admired the great statesman who was always able to deal with problems of great ______.

I was not surprised to hear that the habitual smoker was ______ as having lung cancer.

Some companies tend to ______ their employees from poor countries, asking them to work long hours but giving them very low pay.

He was admitted to hospital because his cold had _______ into pneumonia.

Several ______ were set free after ten years’ imprisonment.

The quality of ______ in his personality makes him never think of giving up in the face of hardships.

The positive ______ from the students made the teacher teach more enthusiastically.

Father was ______ in his office by some unexpected callers.

______ is required to solve such a complicated problem with the machine.

The hospital needs 5 O-type blood ______ to save the severely-injured patient.

Mrs. Williams is acting as ______ until the principal returns.

My attention was ______ from the story I was reading by his sudden appearance.

The young film-maker devoted himself to making a ______ about the ancient Taiwanese heritage.

The capable secretary is able to take ______ in English at the rate of 110 words per minute.

If we all ______ ourselves, I believe we can make the impossible possible.

Due to a serious ______, all the harvest has been seriously damaged in this area.

I have to renew my driver’s license because it ______ tomorrow.

Her latest novel _______ the lonely life of an unmarried woman.

We had a ______ time on the beautiful beach building sand castles.

He humiliated me in public intentionally. This was a ______ insult.

There was a sudden ______ when he added some old newspapers to the fire.

Touched by the love story, the sentimental girl ______ into tears.

The charitable organization is to help refugees and ______ persons rebuild their lives.

My secretary is so ______ that she will not tell anyone our company’s secrets.

The generous business person ______ one-third of his wealth to the poor school at the remote border town.

When a young child goes out and commits a crime, it is usually the parents who should be held _____ for the child’s conduct.

Judge Harris always has good points to make. Her arguments are very _____ as they are based on logic and sound reasoning.

The helicopters _____ over the sea, looking for the divers who had been missing for more than 30 hours.

Industrial waste must be carefully handled, or it will _____ the public water supply.

In the desert, a huge mall with art galleries, theaters, and museums will be constructed to _____ visitors from the heat outside.

Human rights are fundamental rights to which a person is ________ entitled, that is, rights that she or he is born with.

Helen’s doctor suggested that she undergo a heart surgery. But she decided to ask for a second _____ from another doctor.

Agnes seems to have a _____ personality. Almost everyone is immediately attracted to her when they first see her.

Jason always _____ in finishing a task no matter how difficult it may be. He hates to quit halfway in anything he does.

Since you have not decided on the topic of your composition, it’s still ______ to talk about how to write your conclusion.

The writing teacher has found that reading fantasies such as J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter may inspire her students to think and write with _____.

John’s vision was direct, concrete and simple and he recorded _______ the incidents of everyday life.

The government cannot find a good reason to _____ its high expenses on weapons, especially when the number of people living in poverty is so high.

To prevent terrorist attacks, the security guards at the airport check all luggage carefully to see if there are any _____ items or other dangerous objects.

Since it hasn’t rained for months, there is a water _____ in many parts of the country.

One of the tourist attractions in Japan is its hot spring _____, where guests can enjoy relaxing baths and beautiful views.

Poor _____ has caused millions of deaths in developing countries where there is only a limited amount of food.

All candidates selected after _____ screening will be further invited to an interview, after which the final admission decision will be made

The problem with Larry is that he doesn’t know his limitations; he just _____ he can do everything.

Since several child _____ cases were reported on the TV news, the public has become more aware of the issue of domestic violence.

The government of the PRC claims that Tibet is an ______ region of China instead of an independent country.

The sentence “I love Karen more than you” is ______. It has two different meanings.

The offensive remarks from the politician have caused public ______.

The proposal made by Christine was rejected because it was not ______ to the company.

Indeed, my friend’s insincere flattery made me feel ______ and annoyed.

A flash of lightning ______ through the dark night sky.

If you suffer from headache, do not have any ______ with caffeine or alcohol.

The only son will ______ take over his family business as his parents are old and sick.

The man is really ______!He still depends on his parents for a living when he is over 30.

Lack of ______ ability, Steven did not know where to start when faced with such a complicated task.

The birth of a baby is a ______ moment to the parents.

It was a(n) ______ of fate that he died of a stroke on the night he won the lottery.

______ is a disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

The shop assistant has to make an ______ of every item in the store at the end of every month.

A number of experienced ______ are looking into the severe case of forged passports.

LOHAS is the ______ for Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability.

It seems a fad for a young girl to wear super-low jeans with her ____ shown.

The car was seriously damaged in the accident. It cost ______ twenty thousand NT dollars to have it repaired.

Judges should have no ______ against any religion, political party or even gender.

In some countries, there are laws meant to prevent businesses from ______ the market.

With the index continuously dropping for ten days, things look very ______ for the stock market.

A patient suffering from ______ may have fevers and chills by turns.

His left ______ of the brain was badly damaged in the car accident.

The manufacturers run commercials during prime time to ______ their new products.

The ______ parents treat the abused child as their own children.

The subway system will be ______ by the end of the year.

With the doctor’s prescription, you can get your medication at the ______.

The young man was sent to jail for credit card ______.

To make a good impression on your new friends, your self-introduction is supposed to ______ your strengths rather than your weaknesses.

The policy of reducing and limiting carbon emission should be strictly ______.

The newly-built beach resort can ______ 20,000 in-house guests.

After three years in the barrels, the wine has developed a smooth and ______ flavor.

The worshipers brought tons of ______ to the temple hoping to please the deity.

You will be more ______ to diseases if you don’t have adequate sleep and exercise.

The fact that female teachers ______ male teachers in elementary schools may pose a problem because boys may not have enough role models.

The scientist ______ his speech to make it easier for children to understand the threat of global warming.

Having fully recognized Mei-ling’s academic ability, Mr. Lin strongly _____ her for admission to the university.

The water company inspects the pipelines and _____ the water supply regularly to ensure the safety of our drinking water.

Chinese is a language with many _____ differences. People living in different areas often speak different dialects.

After his superb performance, the musician received a big round of _____ from the appreciative audience.

The baby polar bear is being _____ studied by the scientists. Every move he makes is carefully observed and documented.

Mary and Jane often fight over which radio station to listen to. Their _____ arises mainly from their different tastes in music.

One can generally judge the quality of eggs with the naked eye. ______, good eggs must be clean, free of cracks, and smooth-shelled.

A menu serves to _____ customers about the varieties and prices of the dishes offered by the restaurant.

This year’s East Asia Summit meetings will focus on critical _____ such as energy conservation, food shortages, and global warming.

The mirror slipped out of the little girl’s hand, and the broken pieces ______ all over the floor.

Spending most of his childhood in Spain, John, a native speaker of English, is also ______ in Spanish.

This math class is very ______; I have to spend at least two hours every day doing the assignments.

The Internet has ______ newspapers as a medium of mass communication. It has become the main source for national and international news for people.

The weatherman has warned about drastic temperature change in the next few days, and suggested that we check the weather on a daily basis and dress _____.

We decided to buy some ______ for our new apartment, including a refrigerator, a vacuum cleaner, and a dishwasher.

No one knows how the fire broke out. The police have started an ______ into the cause of it.

When there is a heavy rain, you have to drive very ______ so as to avoid traffic accidents.

You’ll need the store ______ to show proof of purchase if you want to return any items you bought.

At twelve, Catherine has won several first prizes in international art competitions. Her talent and skills are _____ for her age.