1. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


2. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


3. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


5. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


6. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


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


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


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


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


11. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


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


13. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


14. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


15. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


16. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


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


18. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


19. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


20. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


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


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


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


24. A: Have the prices of the antique cars gone down recently?B: [_____]


25. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


26. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


27. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


28. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


29. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


30. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


31. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


32. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


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


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


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


36. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


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


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


39. 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.


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


41. 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.


42. A:I keep worrying that I left the back door unlocked.B:_____________ 


43. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


44. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


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


46. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


48. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


49. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


50. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.