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


2. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


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


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


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


6. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


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


8. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


9. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


10. A: What's the matter? You look as white as a sheet!B:[____]A:Maybe you should go to the doctor right away.


11. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


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


13. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


14. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


15. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


16. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


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


18. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


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


20. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


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


22. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


23. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


24. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


25. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


26. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


28. This city [____] 300 days of warm sunshine, with cooler evenings and occasional showers in the months between December and March.


29. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


30. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


31. A: Would you like some cereal for breakfast?B:[____]


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


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


34. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


35. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


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


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


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


39. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


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


41. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


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


43. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


44. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


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


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


47. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


48. A: All the flights for Hong Kong tomorrow are full. We have to change our travel schedule.B: _____


49. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


50. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.