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


2. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


3. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


4. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


5. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


6. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


7. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


9. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


10. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


11. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


12. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


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


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


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


16. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


17. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


18. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


19. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


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


22. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


23. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


24. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


25. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


26. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


27. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


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


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


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


31. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


32. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


33. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


34. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


35. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


36. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


37. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


38. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


39. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


40. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


41. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


42. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


44. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


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


46. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


47. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


48. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


49. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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