1. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


2. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


3. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


4. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


5. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


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


7. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


8. 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.


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


10. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


11. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


12. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


13. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


15. Do you know [____]?


16. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


17. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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


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


20. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


21. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


22. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


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


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


25. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


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


27. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


28. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


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


30. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


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


32. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


33. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


34. I went to the store _____.


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


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


37. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


38. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


39. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


40. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


41. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


42. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


43. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


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


46. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


47. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


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


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


50. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.