1. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


2. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [____] traffic.


3. No one [____] the earthquake. All the villagers were killed in this unexpected accident.


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


5. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


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


7. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


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


9. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


10. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


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


12. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


13. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


15. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


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


17. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


18. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


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


20. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


21. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


22. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


23. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


24. He drives much [____] than his girl friend.


25. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


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


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


28. 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.


29. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


30. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


31. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


32. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


33. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


34. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


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


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


37. If I [____] enough money, I [____] that luxurious car.


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


39. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


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


41. 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.


42. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


43. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


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


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


46. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


47. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


48. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


49. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


50. May I have [____] coffee, please?