1. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


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


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


5. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


6. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


7. 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.


8. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


9. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


10. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


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


12. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


13. There are different kinds of restaurants along the street,_____ from haute cuisine in five-star hotels to inexpensive stands selling traditional Taiwanese food.


14. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


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


16. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


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


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


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


20. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


21. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


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


23. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


24. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


25. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


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


27. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


28. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


29. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


30. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


31. She has no [____] in country music.


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


33. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


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


35. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


36. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


37. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


38. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


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


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


41. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


42. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


43. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


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


45. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


46. 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.


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


48. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


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


50. The problem is too difficult [____].