1. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


2. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


3. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


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


5. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


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


7. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


8. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


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


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


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


12. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


13. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


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


15. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


16. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


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


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


19. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


20. I went to the store _____.


21. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


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


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


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


25. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


26. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


27. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


28. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


29. A:What’s your part in the play?B:______


30. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


31. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


32. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


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


34. She is [_____] speaking German language.


35. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


36. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


37. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


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


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. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


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


42. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


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


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


45. Peter: My hands really itch. I can’t stop scratching them.Robert: It looks like a rash. Are you allergic to anything?Peter: [____] It never happened to me before.


46. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


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


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


49. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


50. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.