1. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


2. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


3. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


4. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


5. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


6. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


7. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


8. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


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


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


11. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


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


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


14. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


15. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


16. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


17. Let us speculate who [____]


18. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


19. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


20. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


21. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


22. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


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


24. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


25. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


26. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


27. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


28. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


29. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


30. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


31. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


32. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


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


35. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


36. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


37. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


38. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


39. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


40. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


41. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


42. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


44. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


45. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


46. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


48. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


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


50. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.