1. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


2. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


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


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


5. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


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


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


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


9. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


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


11. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


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


13. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


14. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


15. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


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


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


18. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


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


20. The personnel office has made a [____] effort to make itself more efficient in responding to employees’ need.


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


22. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


23. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


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


25. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


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


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


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


29. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


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


31. Because the couple could not have children of their own, they planned to [____] an orphan.


32. The problem is too difficult [____].


33. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


34. A: You speak very good English.B: _____


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


36. A:Can you tell me where I can catch the number 36 bus, please?B:[____]


37. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


38. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


40. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


41. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


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


43. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


44. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


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


46. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


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


48. Many tourists are fascinated by the natural [____] of Taroko Gorge.


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


50. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.