1. He _____ last year. He and his wife just celebrated their first anniversary.


2. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


3. A: “Last week I was invited to a birthday party.”B:[____]


4. All transportation vehicles should be well-[____] and kept in good running condition.


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


6. The Mayor of California was accused of [____] accounting practices.


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


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


9. John: Could you please mail this letter for me?Mary: I am sorry. I can’t because I have a lot of work to do now.John: That’s all right. [____]


10. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


11. You will pay a [____] of fifty dollars for your ferry ride.


12. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


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


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


15. The recent decline in stock markets has led to greater _____ in inexpensive goods.


16. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even _____ your bread for free.


17. Jason [____] a moment before replying because he was not sure how to respond to the interviewer’s question.


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


19. A: Do you want anything on this salad?B:[____]


20. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


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


22. If I [____] a bird, I would fly anywhere I want.


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


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


25. 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.


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


27. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


28. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


29. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


30. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


31. The plane ticket is _____ for one year. 


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


33. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


34. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [____] evidence to arrest him.


35. She has no [____] in country music.


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


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


38. [____] a fire, the heritage building [____].


39. The boss was [____] Ted’s laziness and decided to fire him.


40. The newly built gym has [____] equipments with qualified trainers to provide personal services.


41. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


42. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [____] from business interests.


43. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


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


45. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


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


47. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [____] date.


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


49. A doctor’s schedule is always subject to change. He may try to finish his job by midnight but get [____] emergency cases. He will have to change his schedule then.


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