1. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


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


3. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


4. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


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


6. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


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


9. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


10. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


11. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


12. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


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


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


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


17. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


18. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


19. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


20. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


21. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


22. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


23. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


24. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


25. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


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


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


28. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


29. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


30. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


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


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


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


34. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


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


36. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


37. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


38. 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.


39. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


40. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


41. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


42. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


43. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


44. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


45. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


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


47. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


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


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


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