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


2. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


3. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


4. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


5. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


6. It was so dark that [____] anything.


7. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


8. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


9. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


10. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


11. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


12. 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.


13. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


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


15. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


16. 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.


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


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


19. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


20. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


21. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


22. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


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


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


25. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


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


27. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


28. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


29.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


30. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


31. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


33. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


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


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


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


37. We loved Helen because she [____].


38. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


39. 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.


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


41. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


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


43. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


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


45. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


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


47. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


48. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


49. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


50. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.