1. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


2. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


3. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


4. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


5. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


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


7. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


8. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


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


10. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


11. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


12. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


13. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


15. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


16. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


17. 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.


18. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


19. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


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


21. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


22. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


23. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


24. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


25. 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.


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


27. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


28. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


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


30. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


31. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


32. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


33. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


34. 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: [____]


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


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


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


38. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


39. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


40. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


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


42. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


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


45. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


46. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


47. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


48. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


49. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


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