1. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


2. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


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


4. It's getting late. Let's [____].


5. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


7. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


8. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


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


10. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


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


12. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


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


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


15. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


16. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


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


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


19. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


20. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


21. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


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


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


24. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


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


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


27. I need to [____] fifty thousand dollars from my brother to buy a new car.


28. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


29. The [____] cake appears so [____].


30. A: Shall I ring you later?B:[____]


31. A:Tom, you are looking down today. Is something wrong?B: Yes. I had a quarrel with a colleague.A: [____] What did you quarrel about? B: I don't want to talk about it.


32.

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


34. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


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


36. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


37. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


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


39. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


40. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


41. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


42. He likes to travel. He is very [____] in learning foreign languages and cultures.


43. The post office issues [____] stamps for special events only.


44. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


45. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


46. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


47. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


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


49. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


50. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]