1. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


3. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


4. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


5. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


6. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


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


8. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


9. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


10. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


11. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


12. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


13. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


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


15. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


16. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


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


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


19. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


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


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


22. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


23. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


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


25. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


26. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


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


28. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


29. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


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


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


33. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


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


35. The problem is too difficult [____].


36. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


37. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


38. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


39. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


40. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


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


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


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


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


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


46. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


47. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


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


49. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


50. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.