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


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


3. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


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


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


6. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


7. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


8. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


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


10. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


11. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


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


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


14. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


15. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


16. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


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


18.

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


19. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


20. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


21. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


22. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


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


24. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


25. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


26. She is [_____] speaking German language.


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


28. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


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


30. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


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


32. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


33. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


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


35. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


36. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


37. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


39. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


40. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


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


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


43. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


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


45. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


46. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


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


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


49. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


50. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.