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


2. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


4. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


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


6. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


7. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


8. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


9. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


10. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


12. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


13. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


15. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


16. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


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


18. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


19. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


20. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


21. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


22. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


23. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


24. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


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


26. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


27. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


29. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


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


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


32. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


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


34. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


35. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


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


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


39. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


40. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


41. Taichung City is home to a little more than 700 thousand residents with 64% of the [____] employed.


42. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


43. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


44. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


45. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


47. My father can speak both English and German _____.


48. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


49. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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