1. Fortunately, the patient’s condition remains [____] after the operation. She will be recovering soon.


2. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


3. Joyce [____] Walter if she had made a different choice three years ago.


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


5. I will be sure to let you know about future promotional _____ for your business in Thompson.


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


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


8. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


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


10. 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.


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


12. I can’t ride my bicycle [____] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


13. 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.


14. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


15. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


16. The flight to Chicago has been [____] due to heavy snow.


17. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


18. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


19. 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.


20. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


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


22. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


23. Nowadays, [____] is a much better and wiser means than military force to solve differences or problems between nations.


24. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


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


26. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


27. A:“I just heard from the weather broadcast that it may rain heavily today. Are you going to drive to work?”B:[____]


28. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


29. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


30. A: [____] Tea or coffee?B: Black coffee, please.


31. Mary is [____] divorce because her husband is having an affair with his secretary.


32. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


33. Do you know [____]?


34. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


35. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [____] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


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


38. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


39. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


40. In my opinion, his suggestion is [_____].


41. It's getting late. Let's [____].


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


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


44. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


45. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


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


47. The government should take measures to control the growing [____]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


48. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


49. He [____] to Japan two years ago.


50. A: You speak very good English.B: _____