1. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


2. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


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


4. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


5. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


6. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


7. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


8. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


9. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


10. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


11. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


13. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


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


15. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


16. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


17. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


18. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


19. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


20. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


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


22. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


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


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


26. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


28. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


29. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


30. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


31. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


32. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


33. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


34. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


36. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


37. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


39. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


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


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


42. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


43. 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.


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


45. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


46. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


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


48. 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: [____]


49. Could you please tell me [____]?


50. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.