1. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


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


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


4. After years of trying, the couple have finally [____] the fact that they will never have their own children. They decided to adopt one.


5. 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.


6. I wish I [____] a bird so that I could fly.


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


8. Bad habits usually result [____] bad health. Thus if you want to be in a good shape, you need to get rid of some habits.


9. He didn’t know the word, chic, and [____].


10. We are sorry. All lines are currently busy. Please [____] on for the next available agent.


11. Being a housewife, I have to [____] breakfast and then [____] the dishes every day.


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


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


14. The dog was _____ death in the snowy weather. 


15. I ride the bicycle to the office every day. I save money _____ gas.


16. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


17. As introductory English now begins in elementary, rather than secondary school, and classes have begun to focus more on the spoken language, travelers to Taiwan can [____] without having to attempt any Mandarin or Taiwanese.


18. In time of economic [____], many small companies will downsize their operation.


19. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


20. Who [____] you at the restaurant last week?


21. A: You are so busy. [____]B:Thank you for your kindness. Can you please type this letter for me?


22. An open-minded city, Taipei [____] Asia’s first Gay Pride parade which has now become an annual autumn event.


23. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [____] the island.


24. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


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


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


27. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


28. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


29. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


30. The farmer put a lot of [____] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


31. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


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


33. [____] you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me at 224338654 at my travel agency.


34. We loved Helen because she [____].


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


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


37. Tammy often [____] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


38. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


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


40. I look forward [____] you at the conference on “How to Prevent Suicide.”


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


42. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


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


44. 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.


45. It’s too cold for me to take a cold shower. Please turn on the [____] for me.


46. We arrived at the airport [____], so we had plenty of time for checking in and boarding.


47. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


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


49. Could you please tell me [____]?


50. [____] buyers want is technology that makes cars go further and faster for less money.