1. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


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


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


4. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


5. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


6. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


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


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


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


10. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


11. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


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


13. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


14. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


16. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


17. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


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


19. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


20. Danielle behaves herself [____].


21. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


22. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


23. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


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


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


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


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


28. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


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


30. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


31. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [____] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


32. 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.


33. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


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


36. 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.


37. While courts in the U.S. generally favor the mother in the event of a divorce, Taiwan family and divorce laws will grant custody to the father, [____] some other agreement is reached.


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


39. A:“The firefighters saved me just before the house collapsed!”B:[____]


40. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


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


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


43. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


44. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


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


46. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


47. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


48. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


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


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