1. Although the leader sometimes tends to [____] the situation, the team works well together.


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


3. Though it is not very _____ paid, the job is quite interesting.


4. A: Why didn’t you call me?B: [____]


5. You’ve lived in California for a long time, [____]?


6. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


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


8. 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 [____].


9. 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.


10. The relationship between a salesperson and a client is important: both parties want to feel satisfied with their deal and _____ wants to feel cheated.


11. May I have [____] coffee, please?


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


13. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


14. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


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


16. This is a good _____ for a post office because it is in the middle of town.


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


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


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


20. Peter: Where is the post office near the railway station?Grace: [____] The post office is on the right side.


21. As a diplomat, Helen always pays special attention to table manners and social [____] in banquets and parties.


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


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


24. I love going away, but there’s no place like [____].


25. A:“I think it is impolite for a guest to leave the house without saying goodbye to the host.”B:[____]


26. Our well-trained and caring employees are present [____] to provide the best services for every guest.


27. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [____] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


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


29. Jumbo jet had made [____] for people [____] for a long distance comfortably.


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


31. When [____] a conversation, it is always best to ask very broad questions such as “Where are you from?” or “How long have you been here?”


32. Danielle behaves herself [____].


33. Since he went to Japan, I haven’t heard [____] him again.


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


35. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


36. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


37. I remember [____] you somewhere. It’s possible that we went to college together.


38. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


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


40. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [____].


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


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


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


44. The corporation can offer more opportunities to the efficient and [____] employees and thus secure top-flight personnel.


45. During the one-month trial period, customers are under no _____ to sign any contracts.


46. There are elegant shops on [____] side of the street.


47. A:[____]B:Could you give me some constructive advice on how to improve it?


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


49. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


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