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


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


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


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


5. 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.


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


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


8. The news was [____] good [____] true.


9. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


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


11. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


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


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


14. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


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


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


17. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


18. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


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


20. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


21. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


22. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


24. The most important [____] in this cake are flour, eggs, sugar, and butter.


25. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


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


27. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


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


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


30. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


31. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


32. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


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


34. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


35. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.


36. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


37. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


38. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


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


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


41. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


42. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


43. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


44. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


46. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


47. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


48. The problem is too difficult [____].


49. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


50. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.