1. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


2. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


3. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


4. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


5. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


6. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


7. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


8. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


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


10. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


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


12. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


13. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


14. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


15. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


16. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


17. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


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


19. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


20. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


21. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


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


23. A: I have put on some weight in the last three months.B: _____


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


25. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


27. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


28. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


29. It's getting late. Let's [____].


30. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


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


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


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


34. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


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


36. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


37. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


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


39. Can you [_____] Mary from her sister?


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


41. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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


43. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


44. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


45. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


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


47. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


48. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


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


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