1. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


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


3. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


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


5. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


6. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


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


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


9. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


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


11. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


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


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


14. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


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


16. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


17. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


18. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


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


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


21. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


22. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


23. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


24. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


25. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


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


27. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


28. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


29. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


30. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


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


32. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


33. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


34. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


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


36. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


37. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


38. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


39. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


40. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


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


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


43. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


44. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


45. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


46. She is [_____] speaking German language.


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


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


49. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


50. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.