1. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


2. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


3. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


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


5. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


6. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


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


8. By 2050, Africa’s population, both northern and sub-Saharan, is expected to [____] from 900 million to almost two billion.


9. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


10. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


11. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


12. As the bus rolled into her hometown, Liz looked around at the familiar streets and shops that she [____] for two years.


13. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


14. We need to buy some new _____ for redecorating our villa. 


15. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


16. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


17. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


18. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


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


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


21. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


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


23. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


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


25. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


26. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


27. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


28. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


29. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


30. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


31. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


32. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


33. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


34. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


35. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


36. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


37. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


38. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


39. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


40. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


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


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


43. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


44. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


45. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


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


47. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


48. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


49. A: Where are you now? I have been waiting for you in the park for one hour already!B: _____


50. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.