1. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


2. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


3. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


4. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


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


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


7. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


8. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


9. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


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


11. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


12. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


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


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


15. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


16. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


17. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


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


19. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


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


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


22. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


23. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


24. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


25. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


26. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


27. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


28. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


29. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


30. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


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


32. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


33. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


34. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


35. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


36. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


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


39. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


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


41. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


43. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


44. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


45. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


46. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


47. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


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


49. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


50. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.