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


2. A: Excuse me. Do you speak English?B: Yes, but not very well.A: Can you direct me to Taipei station?B: [____]


3. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


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


5. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


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


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


8. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


9. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


10. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


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


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


13. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


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


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


16. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


17. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


18. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


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


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


21. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


22. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


23. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


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


25. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


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


27. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


28. Please remember to [____] our research report by the end of this week, or we will lose the chance to take part in the contest.


29. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


30. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


31. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


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


33. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


34. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


36. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


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


38. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


39. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


40. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


41. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


42. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


43. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


44. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


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


46. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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


48. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


49. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


50. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]