1. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


2. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


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


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


5. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


6. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


7. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


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


9. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


10. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


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


12. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


13. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


14. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


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


16. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


17. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


18. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


19. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


20. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


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


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


23. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


24. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


25. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


26. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


27. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


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


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


30. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


31. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


32. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


33. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


34. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


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


36. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


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


38. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


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


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


41. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


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


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


44. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


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


46. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


47. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


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


49. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


50. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.