1. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


2. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


3. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


4. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


5. We are not happy _____ the result.


6. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


7. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


8. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


9. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


10. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


11. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


12. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


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


14. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


16. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


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


18. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


19. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


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


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


22. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


23. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


24. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


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


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


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


28. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


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


30. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


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


32. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


33. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


34. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


35. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


36. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


37. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


39. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


40. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


41. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


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


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


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


45. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


46. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


47. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


48. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


49. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


50. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.