1. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


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


3. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


4. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


5. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


6. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


7. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


9. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


10. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


11. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


12. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


13. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


14. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


15. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


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


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


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


19. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


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


21. 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: [____]


22. 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.


23. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


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


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


26. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


27. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


28. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


29. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


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


31. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


32. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


33. We loved Helen because she [____].


34. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


35. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


36. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


37. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


38. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


39. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


40. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


41. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


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


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


44. A [____] room or seat is being kept for someone rather than given or sold to someone else.


45. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


46. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


47. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


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


49. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


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