1. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


2. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


3. I wish I [____] ten thousand dollars to buy that sweater.


4. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


5. The janitor is [____] for taking care of the office.


6. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


7. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


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


9. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


10. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


11. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


12. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


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


14. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


15. The time [____] is thirteen hours between Taipei and New York.


16. 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.


17. You can choose from [____] activities while staying at Taipei.


18. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


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


20. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [____] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


21. The tourists were not able to [____] the hotel because it was booked up.


22. The news was [____] good [____] true.


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


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


25. Japan and France are in [____].


26. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


27. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


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


29. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


30. Could you please tell me [____]?


31. A: Hi, John. How’re you doing today?B: [____]


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


33. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


34. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


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


36.

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37. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


38. 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.


39. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


40. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


41. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


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


44. You should understand that learning a language well results from _____ practice.


45. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


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


47. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


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


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


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