1. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


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


4. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


5. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


6. We loved Helen because she [____].


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


8. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


9. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


10. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


11. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


12. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


13. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


14. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


15. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


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


17. These facilities in the playroom are for children aged between 1–12 [____].


18. Paul’s [____] pursuit of knowledge is praised highly by his instructor.


19. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.


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


21. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


22. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


23. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


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


25. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


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


27. I went to the store _____.


28. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


29. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


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


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


32. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


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


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


35. It's getting late. Let's [____].


36. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


37. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


38. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


39. Could you please tell me [____]?


40. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


41. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


42. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


43. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


44. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


45. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


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


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


48. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


49. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


50. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.