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


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


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


4. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


5. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


6. I haven’t [____] decided where to go on holiday.


7. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.


8. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


9. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


10. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


11. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


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


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


14. To say is one thing, but to do is [____].


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


16. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


17. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


19. _____ you need any assistance from me, please do not hesitate to contact me. 


20. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


21. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


22. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.


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


24. The children were [____] loud [____] I couldn’t hear you.


25. Public [____] to voting is a problem in many democratic countries with low turnouts in elections.


26. The good weather will [____] all the week.


27. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat” problem will be [____] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


28. Remember to [____] some sunscreen before you go to the beach.


29. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


30. You will be [____] for littering in public places.


31. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


32. Do you know [____]?


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


34. It was a _____ that the little boy survived the plane crash.


35. I walked to school on foot, and [____].


36. I plan to go to Jay’s concert next week, but all tickets [____].


37. The waiter is [____] for us to follow him. He must have found a table for us.


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


39. A: Make sure that you will be there on time tomorrow.B: [_____]


40. Many customers complained that they had difficulty assembling the M-20 mountain bicycle, because the instructions in the manual were not [____].


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


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


43. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


44. His hearing and sight were going fast, [____] he wasn’t old.


45. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


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


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


48. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


49. Working at your computer for a long time can _____ pain in your wrists.


50. John, please remember [____] off the lights when you leave.