1. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


2. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


3. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


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


5. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


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


7. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


8. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


9. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


10. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


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


12. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


14. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


15. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


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


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


18. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


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


20. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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


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


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


24. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


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


26. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


27. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


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


29. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


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


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


32. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


33. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


34. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


35. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


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


37. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


38. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


39. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


40. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


42. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


43. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


44. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


45. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


46. Bodyguards were on alert throughout the presidential [____].


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


48. 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.


49. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


50. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.