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


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


3. Come in, please. Let me _____ some water and make tea for you. 


4. My mother wants me to [____] USD5,000 from the bank.


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


6. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


7. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


8. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


9. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


10. If you want to become a successful businessman, you have to work [____] and learn from the seniors.


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


12. A: I don’t feel well. I have an upset stomach.B: You _____ have eaten something bad.


13. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


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


15. Due to food shortages, there will be a great number of _____ suffering from starvation in many poor countries.


16. In order to provide [____] comfort, our service even allows you to check in in the privacy of your suite.


17. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


18. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


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


20. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


21. Let us speculate who [____]


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


23. After countless efforts, the missionary has finally raised a [____] amount of money to build a church.


24. The post office announces: Sending packages containing [____] items is forbidden.


25. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


26. Wild Wadi Water Park is an [____] playground for both adults and children in the summer.


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


28. Will you buy an electric car when they [____] available?


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


30. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


31. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


32. A:Excuse me. The bathroom tap's dripping in my room.B:[____]


33. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


34. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


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


36. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


37. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


38. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


39. 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.


40. All my friends are recommending the movie, Avatar; [____], I am too busy to see it.


41. 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.


42. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [____] until proven guilty.


43. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


44. When the orange trees [____], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


45. Mary’s uncle passed away yesterday. The _____ will be held next Tuesday. 


46. The outer planets are cooler than the inner ones _____ they are further from the sun.


47. A: You can keep the change.B:[____]


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


49. A: This is a very tricky problem.B: [____]


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