1. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


2. Mayor Ting’s plan about the city will have the [____] for the betterment of our life in the near future.


3. 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.


4. Debby:I’ve got two complimentary tickets for the premiere of the movie The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Would you like to join me?Pam: I’d be glad to, but [____]Debby:What a shame. Never mind. I’ll ask Laura if she can go with me.


5. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


6. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


7. A kind of natural disaster caused by earthquakes under the ocean and characterized by a sudden surge of giant and massive wave is known as [____].


8. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


9. The crew [____] the burning ship and were saved by the rescue team.


10. It is reported that there’s [____] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


12. The Jade Mountain [____] with snow in winter.


13. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


14. [____], the little girl did not open the door.


15. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [____] through years, not gained in one day.


16. People have to learn to [____] their problems.


17. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


18. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


20. A:“Where can we buy souvenirs at a reasonable price in this vicinity?”B:[____]


21. A:“Here we are. I want to show you the living room. Do you like it?”B:[____]


22. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


23. The police [____] the crime. They wanted to find out who did it so that they could get the criminals.


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


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


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


27. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


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


29. I would prefer staying home rather than [____] you to the pop concert.


30. A: It's so hot here. Do you mind if I open the window?B: [____] Please go ahead.


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


32. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


33. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


34. A:This is Kevin McQueen, his former classmate. Do you know what time he will be back?B: _____


35. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


36. A: May I see your driver’s license, please?B:[____]


37. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


38. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


39. The boss says that we must [____] our business promotion in the upcoming three months.


40. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


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


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


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


44. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


45. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


46. This toy car is too expensive. Please give me a [____] one.


47. A: [_____] It is raining outside.B: Yes please. It is so kind of you.


48. 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.


49. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


50. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.