1. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


2. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


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


4. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


5. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


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


7. After the flood, there is no [____] food and water in that small town.


8. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


9. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


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


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


12. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


13. Mary [____] at Taipei University since 2008.


14. Watch your manners. You are not supposed to be so [____].


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


16. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


17. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


19. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


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


21. Hsin-chu Science Park [____] at the eastern suburb of Hsin-chu City.


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


23. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


24. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


25. A:Suzan went shopping again and bought herself another washing machine.B:[____] Doesn't she know that a penny saved is a penny earned?


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


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


28. I have no [_____] at all. I don’t feel like eating anything.


29. In southern Taiwan, people’s ties to rural folk culture are strongest. Local gods are more fervently worshipped. Tainan, for instance, has a temple heritage second to [____].


30. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


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


32. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


33. As lots of victims have moved into our district after the disaster, we _____ a shortage of water very soon.


34. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


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


36. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


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


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


39. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


40. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


41. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


42. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


43. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


44. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


45. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


46. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


47. [____] a new language is interesting.


48. It is believed that international sports competitions would promote friendly relations [____] nations.


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


50. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]