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


2. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


3. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


4. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


6. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


7. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


8. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


9. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


10. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


11. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


12. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


13. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


14. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


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


16. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


17. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


18. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


19. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


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


21. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


22. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.


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


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


25. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


26. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


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


28. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


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


30. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


31. I would like to [____] $500 from my savings account.


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


33. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


34. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


35. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


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


37. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


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


39. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


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


41. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


42. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


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


44. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


45. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


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


47. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


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


49. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


50. Our cell phones use one of the most [____] technologies in the electronic business. No one beats us.