1. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


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


3. His efforts to improve the company have been very [_____].


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


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


6. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


7. At our hotel your butler will [____] that your requests are satisfactorily fulfilled.


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


9. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


10. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [____] he was set free soon.


11. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


12. People traveling to a foreign country may need to apply [____] a visa.


13. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


14. The challenging job required a strong, successful, and [____] candidate.


15. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


16. 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.


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


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


19. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


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


21. Lisa is looking forward to [____] in the United States.


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


23. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


24. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


25. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


26. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


27. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


28. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


29. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous _____.


30. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


31. They must be [____]. They keep on yawning without a stop.


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


33. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


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


35. I remember [____] him before. But I couldn’t remember the place and time.


36. The education of girls is the surest way to reduce [____].


37. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


38. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


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


40. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


41. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


42. Without your kind assistance, I [____] a very serious mistake.


43. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


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


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


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


48. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


49. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


50. Every staff member in the post office must know that a good service [____] toward customers is important.