1. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [____] genetics.


2. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


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


4. I resented [____] that. She could have been more courteous and sophisticated.


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


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


7. A:Our company has been running in the red for the last few years.B: But this year, I think we’ll [____]


8. A: My mother will be annoyed if we are late for dinner.B: _____


9. We are not happy _____ the result.


10. A:Are you available tomorrow afternoon? I want to bring my project to your office. B: [____] Please email it to me.A: That's a good idea. Thanks.


11. The tax cut program will [____] most of the lower income families in the country.


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


13. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


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


15. A: I came across my old classmate in town yesterday.B: _____


16. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


17. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


18. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


19. I seem to have a fever. May I have a [____] to take my temperature?


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


21. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


22. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


23. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


24. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


25. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


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


27. Giraffes sleep only _____ an hour at a time.


28. The earthquake and the tsunami almost [____] the whole city.


29. A:I suggest that you buy stocks owned by financial institutions.B:Because they must have evaluated the companies before investment?A:_____ They are also a good financial supporter for the company in case the company needs more capital.


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


31. The typhoon that hit southern Taiwan [____] several houses.


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


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


34. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


35. Humans are deeply [____] beings. Friendship and marriage make people happier.


36. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


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


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


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


40. Mark is so _____ that we like him.


41. 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.


42. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


44. He was tired. So he stopped [____] for a while.


45. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


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


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


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


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


50. Your car will be [____] away if you park it here without permission.