1. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


2. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


3. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


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


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


6. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


7. 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.


8. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


9. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


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


11. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


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


13. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


14. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


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


16. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


17. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


18. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


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


20. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


21. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


22. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


23. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


24. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


25. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


26. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


27. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


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


29. 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.


30. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


31. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


32. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


34. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


35. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


36. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


37. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


38. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


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


40. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


41. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


42. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


43. The good weather will [____] all the week.


44. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


45. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


46. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


47. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


48. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


49. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


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