1. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


2. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


3. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


4. 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.


5. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


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


7. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


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


9. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


10. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


11. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


12. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


13. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


14. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


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


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


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


18. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


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


20. Danielle behaves herself [____].


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


22. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


23. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


24. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


25. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


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


27. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


28. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


29. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


30. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


31. 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?”


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


33. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


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


36. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


37. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


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


39. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


40. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


41. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


42. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


43. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


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


45. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


47. She has no [____] in country music.


48. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


49. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


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