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


2. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


4. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


6. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


7. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


8. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


9. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


10. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


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


12. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


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


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


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


16. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


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


19. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


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


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


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


23. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


24. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


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


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


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


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


29. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


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


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


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


33. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


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


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


36. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


37. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


39. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


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


41. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


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


43. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


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


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


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


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


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


49. The problem is too difficult [____].


50. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.