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


2. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


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


4. May I have [____] coffee, please?


5. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


6. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


7. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


8. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


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


10. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


11. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


12. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


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


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


15. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


16. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


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


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


19. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


20. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


21. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


23. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


24. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


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


26. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


27. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


28. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


29. She has no [____] in country music.


30. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


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


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


33. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


34. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


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


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


37. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


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


39. Could you please tell me [____]?


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


41. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


42. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


43. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


44. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


45. I went to the store _____.


46. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


48. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


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


50. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.