1. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


2. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


3. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


4. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


5. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


6. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


7. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.


8. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


9. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


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


11. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


12. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


13. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


14. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


15. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


16. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


17. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


18. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


19. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


20. How much do you guess [   ]?


21. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


22. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


23. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


24. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


25. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


26. Which fruit is this country famous for, bananas or [   ] ?


27. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


28. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


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


30. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


31. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


32. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


33. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


34. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


35. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


36. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


37. You like this movie, and [   ].


38. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


39. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


40. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


41. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


42. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


43. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


44. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


45. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


46. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


47. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


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


49. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


50. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.