1. Don’t [____]! Just tell me directly why you object to my plan!


2. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


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


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


5. The plane leaving for Tokyo from Hong Kong will [____] at seven p.m..


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


7. I don't think that Tom will have an [____] to get the high-paying job.


8. Melanie forgot [____] her parents in Taiwan when she arrived safely in America.


9. If Scott had studied hard enough, he [____] the midterm exam. Now he has to burn the midnight oil to pass the final exam.


10. He was to my left, seated, since he couldn’t stand up for the hour his talk [____] last.


11. Owls are [____] creatures, for they can hardly be seen during the day.


12. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


13. The audience enthusiastically [____] the pianist on her amazing performance.


14. May I have two hundred U.S. dollars in small [____]?


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


16. We do ask that you make your reservations right away in order to take [____] of lower rates.


17. It is [____] to park cars on the sidewalk.


18. The 2010 World Cup Final was broadcast [____] to people all over the world.


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


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


21. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


22. I need to check my _____ to make sure that I am free for the meeting.


23. I exercise two times a week to [____] my mind and body.


24. A: “How would you like your steak to be cooked?”B:[____]


25. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


26. A: What was the weather like?B:[____]


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


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


29. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


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


31. I [_____] my high school classmate in a department store yesterday.


32. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


33. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


34. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


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


36. A:Would you like a window seat, Sir?B:[____]


37. A: Can’t you meet me later this afternoon to talk about our investment project?B: _____


38. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


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


40. 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 [____].


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


42. [____] went a baseball game yesterday.


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


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


45. Motorists are strongly advised to [____] when they drive along windy mountainous roads to avoid plunging into a ravine.


46. Being surrounded by the strong force of the police, the gangsters couldn’t but [____].


47. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


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


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


50. The government brutally [____] the students’ protest, which in turn stimulated violent backlash.