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


2. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


4. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


5. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [____] 18 million NT dollars.


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


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


8. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


9. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


10. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


11. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


12. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


13. Whenever he gives help to those who are in need, his heart will be [____] with unspeakable joy.


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


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


16. Mary’s watch is as expensive as her husband’s. Her father’s watch is [____] theirs.


17. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


18. 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.


19. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


20. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


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


22. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


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


25. The young girl started to panic when she _____ a man approaching her in the dark.


26. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


27. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


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


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


30. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


31. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


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


33. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


34. A [____] film won the Oscar Award last year for its explicit exposure of corruption in our society.


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


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


37. There is no one_____ cares about himself or herself; in other words, all of us are concerned about ourselves.


38. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


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


40. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


41. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


42. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


43. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


44. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


45. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


46. A:What color of dress should I choose for the ceremony?B:_____________ 


47. The _____ shows that Mary stole her friend’s computer.


48. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


49. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


50. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______