1. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


2. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


3. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


4. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


5. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


6. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


7. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


8. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


9. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


10. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


11. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


12. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


13. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


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


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


16. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


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


18. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


19. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


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


21. Could you please tell me [____]?


22. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


23. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


24. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


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


26. 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. [____]


27. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


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


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


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


31. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


32. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


33. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


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


35. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


36. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


37. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


38. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


39. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


40. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


41. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


43. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


45. 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.


46. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


47. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


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


49. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


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