1. It’s sad that he died of a heart [____].


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


3. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [____] the report as soon as possible.


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


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


6. A:Can you please mail these letters and postcards for me? B: Sure. Did you address and stamp them? A: [____]B: You're welcome.


7. After [____] to prison, those teens regretted not having taken advice from their parents and friends.


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


9. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]


10. City [____] are always available at the local tourist information center.


11. Please take out the [____] to make the room clean.


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


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


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


15. 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.


16. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


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


18. We eat [____] live, not live to eat.


19. Linda is an [____] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


20. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


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


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


23. I look forward to [_____] after working hard in the company for so many years.


24. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


25. Former Japanese F2 racer Takayuki Ueda has opened the Taki Racing School on the outskirts of Bangkok. The school students [____] aged over 16 years, even if they do not have a driver’s license.


26. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


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


28. I am sure I had made quite a good [____] on the personnel manager in the interview because I got the job.


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


30. On the Sunday [____] your visit, I went to see Johnny with Mr. Powell. He sent his regards to you.


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


32. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [____] pursuit.


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


34. The main thing that makes mobile phones [____] harmful is radiation.


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


36. A: “Excuse me. May I come in?”B:[____]


37. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


38. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


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


40. A motorcycle rider should wear a [____] to protect his/her head from being hurt.


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


42. Clark: Hi, young lady._____Dianne: Oh, I’m just looking.Clark: O.K. If you need any help, just let me know.


43. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


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


45. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


46. The production of bread mainly includes the _____ such as flour, sugar and eggs.


47. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


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


49. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


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