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


2. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


3. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


4. 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.


5. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


6. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


7. She has no [____] in country music.


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


9. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


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


11. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.


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


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


14. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


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


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


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


18. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


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


20. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


21. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


22. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


23. She is [_____] speaking German language.


24. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


26. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


27. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


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


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


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


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


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


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


34. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


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


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


37. The Presidential Office in Taiwan is a classic mix of European renaissance and baroque style architecture, [____] ornate with simple features.


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


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


40. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


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


42. You have worked so hard for a whole year-_____ taking a break.


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


44. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


45. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


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


47. Darren:You must be very excited about going to Vancouver for schooling.Paula: [____], but I’m afraid I can’t do well because my English is poor.


48. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


49. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


50. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.