1. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


2. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


3. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


4. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


6. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


7. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


8. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


9. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


10. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


11. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


12. 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.


13. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


14. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


15. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


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


17. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


18. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


19. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


20. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


21. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


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


23. 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.


24. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


25. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


26. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


27. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


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


29. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


30. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


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


32. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


33. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


34. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


35. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


36. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


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


38. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


39. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


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


41. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


42. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


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


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


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


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


47. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


48. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


49. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


50. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.