1. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


2. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


3. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


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


5. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


6. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


7. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


8. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


9. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


10. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


11. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


12. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


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


14. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


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


16. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


17. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


18. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


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


21. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


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


23. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


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


25. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


26. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


27. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


28. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


29. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


30. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


31. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


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


33. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


34. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


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


36. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


37. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


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


39. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


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


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


42. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


43. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


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


45. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


46. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


47. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


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


49. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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