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


2. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


3. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


4. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


5. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


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


7. Hong Kong is one of the world’s most thrilling Chinese New Year travel destinations. The [____] is the spectacular fireworks display on the second day of the New Year.


8. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


9. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


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


11. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


13. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


14. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


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


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


17. Tim is terrible at [____] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


18. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


20. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


21. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


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


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


25. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


26. Studies show that the younger Japanese consumers are, [____] in having a car.


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


28. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


29. For safety’s sake, it is essential to remain in our seats and _____ our seat belts before an airplane takes off.


30. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


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


32. [____] a new language is interesting.


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


34. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


35. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


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


37. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


38. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


39. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


40. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


41. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


42. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


43. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


44. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


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


46. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


47. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


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


49. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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