1. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


2. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


3. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


4. The news was [____] good [____] true.


5. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


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


7. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


8. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


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


10. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


11. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


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


13. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


15. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


16. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


17. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


19. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


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


21. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


22. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


23. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


24. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


26. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


27. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


29. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


30. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


31. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


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


34. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


35. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


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


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


38. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


39. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


40. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


42. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


43. My father can speak both English and German _____.


44. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


45. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


46. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


47. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


48. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


49. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


50. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.