1. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


2. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


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


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


5. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


6. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


7. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


8. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


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


10. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


11. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


13. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


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


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


16. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


17. Mother told her son, “[____] junk food you eat, [____] you will become.”


18. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


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


20. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


21. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


22. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


23. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


24. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


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


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


27. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


28. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


29. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


30. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


31. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


32. The news was [____] good [____] true.


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


34. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


35. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


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


37. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


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


39. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


40. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


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


42. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


43. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


44. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


45. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


47. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


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


50. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.