1. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


2. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


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


4. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


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


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


7. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


8. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


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


10. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


11. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


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


13. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


14. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


15. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


16. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


17. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


18. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


19. 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.


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


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


22. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


23. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


24. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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


26. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


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


28. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


29. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


31. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


32. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


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


34. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


35. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


36. Let us speculate who [____]


37. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


38. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


39. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


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


41. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


42. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


43. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


44. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


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


46. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


47. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


48. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


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


50. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.