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


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


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


4. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


5. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


6. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


7. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


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


9. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


10. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


11. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


12. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


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


14. 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.


15. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


16. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


17. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


18. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


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


20. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


21. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


22. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


23. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


24. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


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


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


27. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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


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


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


31. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


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


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


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


35. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


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


37. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


38. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


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


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


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


42. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


43. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


44. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


45. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


46. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


47. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


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


49. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


50. I went to the store _____.