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


2. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


4. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


5. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


6. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


7. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


9. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


10. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


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


12. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


13. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


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


15. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


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


17. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


19. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


20. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


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


22. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


23. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


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


25. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


26. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


27. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


28. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


29. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


30. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


31. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


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


33. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


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


35. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


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


37. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


38. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


39. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


40. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


41. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


42. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


43. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


44. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


45. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


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


47. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


48. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


49. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


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