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


2. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


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


4. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


5. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


6. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


7. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


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


9. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


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


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


12. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


13. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


14. 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 [____].


15. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


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


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


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


19. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


20. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


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


22. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


23. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


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


25. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


26. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


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


28. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


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


30. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


31.

For more information, please call Paul Stanley at (02)2422-8769 or ______ http://uoftaichung.edu.tw.


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


33. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


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


35. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


36. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


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


38. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


40. Could you please tell me [____]?


41. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


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


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


44. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


45. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


46. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


47. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


48. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


49. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


50. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.