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


2. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


3. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


4. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


5. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


6. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


7. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


8. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


9. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


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


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


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


13. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


14. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


15. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


16. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


17. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


18. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


19. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


20. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


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


22. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


23. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


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


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


26. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


27. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


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


30. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


31. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


32. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


33. She is [_____] speaking German language.


34. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


35. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


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


37. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


38. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


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


40. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


41. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


42. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


44. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


45. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


47. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


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


49. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


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