1. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


3. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


4. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


5. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


6. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


8. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


9. 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?”


10. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


11. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


12. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


14. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


15. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


16. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


17. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


18. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


19. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


20. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


21. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


22. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


23. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


24. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


25. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


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


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


28. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


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


31. 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.


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


33. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


34. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


35. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


37. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


38. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


39. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


40. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


41. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


42. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


43. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


45. 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.


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


47. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


48. Let us speculate who [____]


49. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


50. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.