1. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


2. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


3. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


4. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


5. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


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


7. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


8. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


9. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


10. We are not happy _____ the result.


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


12. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


13. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


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


15. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


17. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


18. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


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


20. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


21. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


22. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


23. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


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


25. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


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


27. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


28. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [____]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


29. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


30. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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


32. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


33. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


34. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


35. The [____] of Taipei include CKS Memorial Hall, the Grand Hotel, Taipei 101 and Lung Shan Temple. Once you see these buildings, you know where you are.


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


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


38. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


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


40. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


41. 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.


42. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


43. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


45. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


46. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


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


48. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


49. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


50. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].