1. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


2. A: What do you think of your new job in that company?B: Though there is lots of work to do, the salary is more than I expected.A: [____]


3. 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.


4. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


5. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


6. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


7. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


8. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


9. The loud singing from next door really [____] and I cannot concentrate on my reading.


10. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


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


12. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


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


14. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [____] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


15. The Department of Health urged the public to receive H1N1 flu shot as a [____] against potential outbreaks.


16. You will have to pay extra [____] for overweight baggage.


17. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


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


19. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


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


21. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


22. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


23. It was very kind of him to [____] my mistake. I’d never forget his kindness.


24. The professor asked his students to finish the report in one month. Tomorrow will be the _____.


25. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


26. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


27. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


28. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [____].


29. To use a TravelPass, you have to insert it [____] the automatic stamping machine when you get off.


30. I need some [____] for taking buses around town.


31. Let us speculate who [____]


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


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


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


35. Since the economy is improving, many people are hoping for a [____] in salary in the coming year.


36. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


37. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


38. After moving from China to America, he not only experienced culture shock but also suffered [____] crisis.


39. A:Let’s study hard now and go skiing during this coming Christmas holidays.B:_____________ 


40. A:“I wonder if you could reserve a table with a view for me.”B:[____]


41. It’s been cold lately. So I try to [____] taking a shower every day.


42. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


43. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


44. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


45. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


46. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


47. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


48. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


49. Japan and France are in [____].


50. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.