1. Because of credit _____, many companies which have financial difficulties cannot get a loan from banks.


2. A:“Look at the line in front of the restaurant! We should have made a reservation.”B:[____]


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


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


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


6. When I feel hungry at night, I usually eat [____] noodle.


7. It was very much _____ my disappointment that they lost the game. 


8. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [____].


9. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [____] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


10. You should always _____ your opinions politely.


11. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


12. We have just introduced our new hair dryer to the [____].


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


14. A: “I’m thinking of buying a notebook computer.”B:[____]


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


16. When an athlete won an event in the Olympic Games, musicians played the national anthem of his country and his national flag [____].


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


18. With such a big family _____ on the man, it would be a disaster if he loses his job.


19. London coffee houses became centers of discussion [____] as “penny universities”.


20. Many people say couples tend to resemble each other. It seems that the longer they stay together, _____ they will become.


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


22. The reporter [____] from the principal’s speech that he intended to resign.


23. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


24. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


25. Sherlock Holmes [____] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


26. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [____] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


27. Among the things that money cannot buy [____] good health in the mind and body.


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


29. I went to the store _____.


30. A: Sir, I want to open a time deposit account.B: _____A: One year.B: OK. Please fill in this signature card first.


31. You look [____] to me. I must have met you somewhere before.


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


33. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


34. The train _____ to arrive at 11:30, but it was an hour late.


35. Cindy and her husband are so busy that it is difficult for them to [____] dates for a vacation.


36. [____] he is honest is known to everyone in his class.


37. [____] you eat every day has a profound and everlasting impact on your health.


38. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


39. The parrot used its strong [____] to crack open the nuts.


40. A: Hello, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.B:[____] A: I've a complaint to make. It's about the noise...


41. Whether we will go or not [____] on whether we can afford the expenses.


42. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


43. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


44. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


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


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


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


48. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


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


50. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?