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


2. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


3. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


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


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


6. We are not happy _____ the result.


7. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


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


9. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


10. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


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


12. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


13. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


15. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


16. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


17. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


18. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


19. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


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


21. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


22. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


23. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


24. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


25. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


26. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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


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


29. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


30. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


31. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


32. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


33. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


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


35. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


37. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


38. 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.


39. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


40. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


41. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


42. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


43. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


44. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


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


46. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


47. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


48. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


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


50. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.