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


2. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [____] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


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


4. My father can speak both English and German _____.


5. Successful students [____] their notes after they finish taking them.


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


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


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


9. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


10. He is very [____]. He cares about nobody but himself.


11. If I [____] rich enough, I [____] a luxurious house in downtown Taipei.


12. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


13. A:Do you know when the new traffic rules will become effective?B: [____]


14. A: “Why don’t we go to the baseball game?”B:[____]


15. These magnificent buildings date back to the period of Japanese_____.


16. A:Jack used whisky to brush his teeth.B:______


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


18. [____] has become a very serious problem in the modern world. It’s estimated that there are more than 1 billion overweight adults globally.


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


20. I ordered a pizza and asked it to be [____] to my office.


21. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


22. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


23. Tourists enjoy visiting night markets around the island to taste [____] local snacks.


24. 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.


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


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


27. A:Have you decided where you're going on holiday this year?B:[____]


28. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


29. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


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


31. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


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


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


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


35. Parents and teachers used to reject our ideas    


36. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


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


38. Don’t take what he said seriously. He was only [____].


39. Larry believes in always getting prepared for emergencies; [____], he piles canned goods in his basement.


40. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [____].


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


42. You shouldn’t [____] your parents’ love [____]; instead, you should cherish and reward it.


43. He [____] that he did something wrong and asked his parents for forgiveness.


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


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


46. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


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


48. Maria is shouting _____ excitement because she just won the first prize.


49. A: “Are you ready to order?”B:[____]


50. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job.