1. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


2. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


3. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


4. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


5. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


6. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


7. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


8. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


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


10. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


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


12. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


13. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


14. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


15. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


16. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


17. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.


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


19. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


20. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


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


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


23. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


24. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


25. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


26. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


27. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


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


29. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


30. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


31. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


32. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


33. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


34. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


35. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


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


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


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


39. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


40. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


41. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


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


43. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


44. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


45. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


46. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


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


48. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


49. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


50. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.