1. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


2. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


3. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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


5. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


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. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


8. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


9. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


10. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


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


12. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


13. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


14. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


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


16. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


17. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


18. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


19. For most readers, her diary was a record of her inner _____.


20. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


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


22. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


23. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


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


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


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


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


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


29. 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.


30. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


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


32. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


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


34. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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


36. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


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


38. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


40. Taiwan is [____] most countries for tourists.


41. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


42. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


43. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


44. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


45. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


46. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


47. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


48. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


49. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


50. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].