1. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


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


5. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


6. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


8. 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.


9. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


10. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


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


12. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


13. It's getting late. Let's [____].


14. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


15. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


16. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


17. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


18. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


19. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


20. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


21. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


22. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


23. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


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


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


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


27. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


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


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


30. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


31. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


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


33. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


34. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


35. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


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


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


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


39. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


40. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


41. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


42. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


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


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


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


46. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


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


48. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


49. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


50. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.