1. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


2. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


3. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


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


5. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


6. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


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


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


9. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


10. May I have [____] coffee, please?


11. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


13. The Eiffel Tower in France [_____] many tourists every year.


14. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


15. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


16. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


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


18. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


19. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


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


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


22. The [____] woman made a point of visiting people in the hospital who had no relatives to visit them.


23. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


24. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


25. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


26. The hiking route of the Shitoushan Trail is not [____] and so is suitable for most people, including the elderly and young children.


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


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


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


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


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


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


33. After the summit meeting, both sides agreed to _____ fire so that the peace talks could go on.


34. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


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


36. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


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


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


39. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


40. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


41. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


42. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


43. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


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


45. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


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


47. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


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


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