1. [____] birds are suspected to be major carriers of avian flu.


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


3. Mike forgot to save the file and the computer [____] suddenly. It was a real disaster.


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


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


6. The president of the United States can only serve two [____] of four years each.


7. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.


8. A: I would like to withdraw some money._____B:You can go to Windows 5 to 9 to withdraw or deposit money.A: Thanks.


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


10. My legs are _____ after the ball game. 


11. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


12. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


13. He is a [____] person. He doesn’t like changes but enjoys old ways of thinking.


14. Delayed by a traffic jam, we were terribly late for a concert and had to wait until the [____] to enter.


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


16. The fireman soon _____ the fire.


17. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


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


19. We will have a big family _____ for my grandfather’s 90th birthday this Sunday.


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


21. While English is the [____] language in the US, Spanish is very widely spoken, especially in the south-western states.


22. Our interest rate is _____. Clients with good records can get a lower rate.


23. Demographers study population growth or decline and things like [____], which means the movement of populations into cities.


24. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


25. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


26. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


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


28. A(n) [____] number of volunteers showed up in the press conference.


29. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


30. One of Hualien’s long-standing traditions is stone carving, which is not surprising considering the city’s main [____] is marble.


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


32. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [____] in the city.


33. He wished he [____] smarter whenever he had problems with math.


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


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


36. He is not an [____] person. He simply wants to live a simple life and does not want to compete with others.


37. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


39. Only the members with a gold pass will have full [____] to this club.


40. A: I almost didn’t recognize you in this new dress.B: [_____]


41. 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.


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


43. The water in the buckets [____] not clean enough to drink.


44. It’s time to take a short _____. Would you like to have a cup of coffee? 


45. Sophia has profound knowledge of Greek history, which makes her a [____] in that field.


46. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


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


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


49. The police officer needs to [____] the traffic during the rush hours.


50. You owe me a/an [____] for not giving me a helping hand when needed.