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


2. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


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


4. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


5. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


6. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


7. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


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


9. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


10. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


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


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


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


14. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


15. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


16. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


17. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


18. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


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


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


21. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


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


23. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


24. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


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


27. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


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


29. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


30. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


31. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


32. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


33. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


34. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


35. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


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


37. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


39. Another innovation which has helped blind people [____] the training of guide dogs.


40. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


42. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


43. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


44. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


45. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


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


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


48. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


49. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


50. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning.