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


2. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


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


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


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


6. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


7. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


8. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


9. My bookshelves were destroyed in the flood. I need to find a [____] to fix them.


10. I used to _____ myself with a walk in the botanical garden.


11. As a baseball pitcher, Wang Chien-ming gained his international [____] by having nineteen wins within a baseball season.


12. People who don’t think ahead and plan for their future often find themselves in a sorry [____].


13. Owing to human greed, there is little chance of [____] peace in the world.


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


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


16. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


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


18. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


19. The company is [____] the new products now, so you can buy one and get the second one free.


20. A:Do the medicines taste awful?B: [_____]


21. Jenny’s success in her career _____ her mother very much.


22. A:Ms. Yeh, do you still remember me? You gave me lots of information about mutual funds two months ago.B:Oh, yes. I remember you. You are Ms. Su, aren’t you? How’s everything going?A:_____ I took your advice and invested some money. Unfortunately, I lost money.


23. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


24. The chef has made a special sauce to [____] the beef.


25. Mandarin is widely [____] in the world, and you can find Chinese food restaurants in many big cities.


26. Millions of people are expected to [____] in the 2010 Taipei International Flora Expo.


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


28. Japan and France are in [____].


29. You are not [____] to understand the current situation.


30. It's [____] that we'd better go hiking in Yang-ming Mountain.


31. Watching TV is interesting, but it takes patience to watch TV _____, which advertise all kinds of things.


32. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


33. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [____], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


34. To keep the glass clean, you need to wipe your mouth with the [____] before drinking the wine.


35. After walking for 10 miles, I just want to [____] down and take a ten-minute rest.


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


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


38. John felt the house shaken and [____] out immediately.


39. Many people stood in long lines to see the _____ of stamps at the museum.


40. We [____] you to join us in supporting the Hope Scholarship program.


41. Be sure to wear enough. The temperature is [____] low today.


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


43. The government will [____] a statement about tax increases soon.


44. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


45. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [____].


46. I’m going to the garage. My car needs _____ because it broke down the day before yesterday.


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


48. It is hard for me to [____] with vendors. I usually take the first price they offer.


49. Waiter: Are you ready to order, sir? Guest: [____]


50. All parcels are subject to [____] clearance; therefore, senders are requested to fill out these forms.