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


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


3. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


5. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


6. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


7. Let us speculate who [____]


8. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


9. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


10. Danielle behaves herself [____].


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


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


13. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


14. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


15. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


16. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


17. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


18. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


19. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


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


21. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


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


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


24. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


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


26. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


28. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


29. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


30. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


31. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


32. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


33. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


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


35. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


36. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


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


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


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


40. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


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


42. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


43. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


44. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


45. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


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


48. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


49. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


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