1. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


2. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


3. Jason's boss is very [____] with the quality of his work.


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


5. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


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


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


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


9. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


10. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


11. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


12. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


13. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


14. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


15. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


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


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


18. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


19. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


20. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


22. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


23. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


24. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


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


26. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


27. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


28. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


29. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


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


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


32. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


33. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


34. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


35. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


36. It was so dark that [____] anything.


37. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


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


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


40. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


41. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


42. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


43. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


44. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


45. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


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


47. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


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


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


50. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London.