1. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


2. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


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


4. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


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


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


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


8. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


9. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


10. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


11. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


12. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


13. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


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


15. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


16. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


17. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


18. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


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


20. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


21. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


22. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


23. Japan and France are in [____].


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


25. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


26. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


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


29. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


30. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


31. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


32. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


33. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


34. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


35. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


36. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


37. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


38. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


39. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


41. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


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


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


44. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


45. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


46. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


47. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


48. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


49. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


50. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.