1. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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


3. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


4. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


5. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


6. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


7. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


8. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


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


10. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


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


12. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


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


14. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


15. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


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


17. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


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


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


20. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


21. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


22. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


23. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


24. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


25. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


26. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


27. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


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


29. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


30. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


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


32. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


33. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


34. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


35. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


36. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


37. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


38. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


39. 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.


40. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


41. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


42. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


43. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


45. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


46. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


47. Danielle behaves herself [____].


48. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


49. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


50. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.