1. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


2. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


3. Joy, you must get this letter [____] right away.


4. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.


5. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


6. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


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


9. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


10. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


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


12. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


13. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


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


15. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


16. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


17. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


18. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


19. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


20. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


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


22. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


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


24. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


25. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


26. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


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


28. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


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


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


31. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


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


33. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


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


36. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


37. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


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


39. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


40. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


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


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


43. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


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


45. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


46. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


47. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


48. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


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


50. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.