1. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


3. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


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


5. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


6. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


7. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


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


9. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


10. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


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


12. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


13. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


14. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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


16. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


17. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


18. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


19. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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


21. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


22. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


23. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


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


25. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


26. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


27. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


28. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


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


31. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


32. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


33. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


34. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


35. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


36. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


37. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


38. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


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


40. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


41. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


42. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


43. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


44. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


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


46. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


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


48. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


49. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


50. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.