1. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


2. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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


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


5. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


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


7. Danielle behaves herself [____].


8. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


9. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


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


11. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


12. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


13. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


14. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


15. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


16. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


17. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


18. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


19. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


20. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


21. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


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


23. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


24. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


25. The problem is too difficult [____].


26. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


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


28. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


29. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


30. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


31. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


32. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


33. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


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


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


36. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


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


38. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


39. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


40. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


41. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


42. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


43. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


45. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


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


47. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


48. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


49. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


50. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]