1. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


2. I shall buy you a bracelet watch _____ condition that you promise to behave yourself. 


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


4. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


5. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


6. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


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


8. Tom made an [____] to his boss for being late to office.


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


10. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


11. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


12. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


13. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


14. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


15. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [____] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


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


17. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


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


19. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


20. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


21. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


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


23. The news was [____] good [____] true.


24. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


25. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


26. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


27. 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?”


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


29. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


30. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


31. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


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


33. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


34. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


35. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


36. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


37. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


38. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


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


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


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


42. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


43. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


44. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


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


47. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


48. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


49. These trainings will [____] you to find a job in one of the banks.


50. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].