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


2. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


3. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


4. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


5. [____] a new language is interesting.


6. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


7. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


8. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


9. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


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


11. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


12. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


13. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


14. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


15. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


16. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


17. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


18. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


19. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


20. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


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


22. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


23. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


24. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


25. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


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


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


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


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


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


31. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


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


34. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


35. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


36. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


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


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


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


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


41. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


42. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


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


44. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


45. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


46. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


47. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


48. 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.


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


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