1. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


2. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


3. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


4. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


5. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


6. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


7. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


8. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


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


10. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


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


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


14. 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 [____].


15. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


16. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


17. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


19. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


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


21. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


22. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


23. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


24. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


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


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


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


28. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


29. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


30. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


31. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


32. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


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


34. We loved Helen because she [____].


35. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


36. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


37. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


38. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


39. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


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


41. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


42. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


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


44. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


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


46. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


47. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


48. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


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


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