1. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


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


3. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


4. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


5. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


6. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


7. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


8. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


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


10. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


11. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


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


13. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


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


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


16. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


17. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


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


19. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


20. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


22. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


23. Danielle behaves herself [____].


24. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


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


26. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


27. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


29. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


30. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


31. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


32. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


33. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


34. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


35. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


36. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


37. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


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


39. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


40. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


41. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


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


43. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


45. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


46. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


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


48. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


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