1. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


2. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


3. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


4. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


5. 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.


6. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


7. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


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


10. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


11. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


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


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


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


15. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


16. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


17. Danielle behaves herself [____].


18. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


20. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


21. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


22. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


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


24. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


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


26. 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.


27. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


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


29. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


30. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


31. We are not happy _____ the result.


32. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


33. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


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


35. The Ministry of the Interior has decided to [____] telephone fraud.


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


37. My father can speak both English and German _____.


38. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


39. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


40. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


41. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


42. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


44. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


45. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


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


47. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


48. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


49. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


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