1. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


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


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


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


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


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


7. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


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


9. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


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


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


12. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


13. The child was in [____] condition with over 85% of her body seriously burnt.


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


15. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


16. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


17. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


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


19. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


20. We are genuinely grateful for your long-term [____] in carrying out the building project.


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


22. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


23. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


24. I _____ to act for the director while he is off. 


25. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


26. He [____] that he didn’t want to join the flashy fraternity of executives who dominated the industry.


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


28. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


29. I want to make a/an [____] with Dr. Johnson tomorrow morning. I think I’ve caught a cold.


30. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


31. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


33. She takes a lot of [____] measures to lose her weight.


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


35. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


36. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


37. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


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


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


40. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


41. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


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


43. 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.


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


45. My father can speak both English and German _____.


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


47. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.


48. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


49. Taipei offers cheap and efficient public [____], e.g., its MRT and bus systems.


50. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.