1. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


2. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


3. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


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


5. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


6. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


7. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


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


9. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


10. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


11. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


12. 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.


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


14. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


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


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


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


18. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


19. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


20. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


21. 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?”


22. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


23. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


24. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


25. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


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


27. 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 [____].


28. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


29. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


30. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


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


32. Japan and France are in [____].


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


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


35. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


36. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


37. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


39. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


40. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


41. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


42. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


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


44. I will visit you the day after tomorrow, if it is [____] for you.


45. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


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


47. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


49. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


50. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.