1. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


2. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [____] the rain had come in the nick of time.


3. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


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


5. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


6. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


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


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


9. People are advised to [____] traveling to areas with landslides.


10. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


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


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


13. 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.


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


15. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


16. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


17. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


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


19. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [____] to the concert.


20. A:As you sow, so shall you reap. We all have to work harder.B:_____________ 


21. Either my sister or I _____ to go to the mall to do some shopping.


22. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


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


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


26. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


27. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


28. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


29. My wife and I _____ like to visit Spain, but we don’t have enough money for the trip.


30. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


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


32. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


33. In yesterday’s protest, the demonstrators [____] leaflets of their claims against air pollution to passers-by.


34. Most taxi drivers in Kinmen prefer to ask for a [____] fare rather than use the meter.


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


36. 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.


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


38. The room is so [____] that I can see nothing here.


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


40. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


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


42. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


43. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


44. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


45. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


46. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


47. Do you know [____]?


48. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


49. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


50. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.