1. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


2. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


3. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


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


5. Taiwan is famous [____] its many famous scenic spots, such as, Sun Moon Lake, Ali Mountain, etc.


6. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


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


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


10. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


11. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


12. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


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


14. The good weather will [____] all the week.


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


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


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


18. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


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


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


21. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


22. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


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


24. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


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


26. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


27. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


28. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


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


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


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


32. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


34. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


35. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


37. [____] more manpower and fund, we'll complete the task within two months.


38. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


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


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


41. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


42. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


43. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


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


45. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


46. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


47. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


48. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


50. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.