1. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


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


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


4. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


5. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


6. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


7. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


8. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


9. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


10. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


11. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


12. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


13. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


14. 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.


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


16. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


17. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


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


19. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


20. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


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


22. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


23. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


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


25. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


26. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


27. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


28. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


29. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


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


31. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


32. 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.


33. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


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


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


36. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


37. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


38. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


39. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


40. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


41. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


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


43. It's getting late. Let's [____].


44. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


45. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


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


47. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.


48. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


49. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


50. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.