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


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


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


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


5. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


6. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


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


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


9. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


10. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


11. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


12. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


13. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


14. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


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


16. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


17. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


18. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


19. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


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


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


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


23. 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.


24. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


25. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


26. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


27. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


28. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


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


30. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


31. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


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


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


34. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


35. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


36. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


37. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


38. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


39. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


40. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


41. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


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


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


44. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


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


46. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


47. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


48. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


49. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


50. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.