1. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


2. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


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


4. It's getting late. Let's [____].


5. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


6. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


7. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


8. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


9. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


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


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


12. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


13. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


14. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


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


16. This novel was mainly [____] by a stranger he met on his last trip to London.


17. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


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


19. 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.


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


21. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


22. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


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


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


25. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


27. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


28. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


29. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


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


31. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


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


33. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


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


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


36. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


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


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


39. 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.


40. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


41. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


42. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


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


44. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


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


47. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


48. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


49. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


50. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.