1. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


2. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


3. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


4. It was so dark that [____] anything.


5. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


6. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


7. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


8. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


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


10. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


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


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


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


14. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


15.

Kaohsiung’s temperatures ____ from a low of 14 degrees(Celsius)to a high of 28 degrees in the winter.


16. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


17. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


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


19. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


20. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


21. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


22. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


23. [____] Daisy has spent two hours shopping in Sears, she still cannot find the kind of hat she wants.


24. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


25. 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.


26. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


27. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


29. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


30. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


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


32. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


33. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


35. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


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


37. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


38. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


40. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


41. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


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


43. After coming back from Europe, he told me everything about the trip [_____].


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


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


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


47. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


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


49. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


50. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.