1. Jennifer [____] Bill about his work as a lawyer. She asked him how many people were in his firm.


2. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


3. Fifty dollars [____] not enough for me to have a dinner nowadays.


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


5. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


6. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


8. 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.


9. A:“Excuse me, but I think you made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson.”B:[____]


10. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


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


12. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


13. He will pay a visit to my boss [____] the afternoon of 5th of March [____] half past ten.


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


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


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


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


18. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


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


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


21. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


22. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


23. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


24. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


25. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


26. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


27. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


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


29. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


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


31. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


32. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


33. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


34. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


35. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


36. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


37. John: So you have a crush on Helen?Ken: Shh! This is between you and me, you know.John: [____]


38. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


39. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


40. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


41. 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.


42. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


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


44. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


45. It is [____] to rain. You had better take an umbrella with you.


46. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


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


48. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


49. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


50. Don’t count your chickens before they are _____.