1. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


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


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


4. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


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


6. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


7. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


8. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


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


10. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


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


12. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


13. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


14. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


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


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


17. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


18. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


19. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


20. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


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


22. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


23. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


24. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


25. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


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


27. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


28. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


29. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


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


31. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


32. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


33. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.


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


35. The MRT system has greatly [____] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


37. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


38. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


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


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


41. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


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


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


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


45. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


46. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


47. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


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


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


50. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].