1. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


2. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


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


4. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


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


6. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


7. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


8. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


9. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


10. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


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


12. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


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


14. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


15. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


16. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


17. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


18. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


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


20. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


21. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


22. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


23. She is [_____] speaking German language.


24. 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.


25. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


26. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


27. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


28. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


29. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


30. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


31. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


32. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


33. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


34. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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


36. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


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


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


39. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


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


41. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


42. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


43. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


44. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


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


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


47. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


48. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


49. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


50. The [____] cake appears so [____].