1. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


2. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


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


4. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


5. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


6. Many of America’s parks and monuments have been made possible by the [____] donations of its citizens.


7. It is said that there are only a few lucky days [____] for getting married in 2010.


8. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


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


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


11. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


12. The danger of heart disease is a family affair. Women whose husbands suffer a heart attack often [____] to share many of their husbands’ cardiovascular risk factors.


13. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


14. I suggested he _____ English hard to get a good job.


15. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


16. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


17. You would go far to find a companion so [____] as Catherine, always pleasant and humorous, smiling and helpful.


18. Our company has been on a very tight [____] since 2008.


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


20. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could _____ survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


22. The professor finally issued an [____] to Tim: retake the examination or fail in the course.


23. Customer:I have 3 books to be sent to the US by airmail. How can I mail them?Clerk: [____]Customer: Thanks.


24. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


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


26. More fathers are becoming aware of their responsibilities to their families. They feel now they must get [____] to help raise their children.


27. The students were completely [____] about their graduation trip because the school wanted it to be a surprise.


28. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.


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


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


31. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


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


33. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


34. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


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


36. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


37. A:“Hello. Could you put me through to Philip from the Sales Department, please?”B:[____]


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


39. Each student should choose a city and [____] famous sights that he/she would like to visit.


40. I am really tired. I would rather _____ tonight, if you don’t mind.


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


42. 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.


43. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


44. _____ change your mind, please give us a call.


45. Customer:Yesterday I sent a value-declared letter to my friend. Can I request that it be returned?Clerk: Do you know if it has been delivered or not?Customer: [____]Clerk:Sure. (Just a moment) The item has been delivered. According to the rules, it is impossible for the post office to request it be returned by the addressee.Customer: Thanks.


46. The label on the canned pork says this product is [____] to be free of preservatives.


47. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


48. There are eight [____] for the Academy Award for the best picture this year.


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


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