1. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


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


3. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


4. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


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


6. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


7. 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.


8. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


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


10. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


11. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


12. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


13. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


14. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


15. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


16. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


17. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


19. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


20. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


21. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


22. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


23. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


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


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


26. 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: [____]


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


28. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


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


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


31. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


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


33. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


34. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


35. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


36. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


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


38. 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.


39. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


40. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


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


42. 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.


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


44. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


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


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


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


48. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


49. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


50. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.