apart;mutual;involve;expose;likewise; refer to; bounce back;venture;consume; invest; survive; slip away; date; tend; end up with; extended; mystery 1. We set out to find the truth behind the ______ of the scientist’s disappearance. 2. A good relationship is built on honesty, trust, and _____ respect. 3. Kids may grow faster or slower but most of them still ______ an average height. 4. In the joint ______ , the Chinese party will hold a 51 percent controlling interest. 5. Although John ______ the girl for a year, he is still in two minds as to whether to marry her or not. 6. Many people are unaware of just how much food and drink they ______ each day. 7. In order not to hurt Mary’s feelings, please don’t ______ the incident again. 8. He and Jeannie used to live together, but recently they have been ______ for the first time. 9. Adam has announced that he is to take a(n) ______ touring break in order to spend more time with his family. 10. Jim ______ the heart attack thanks to the prompt first aid treatment. 11. His interview did not go well and his chance of getting the job ______ . 12. Kids ______ to an unhealthy environment tend to grow up with more problems. 13. An occasional all-nighter is rough, but he is young enough to ______ . 14. Olivier turned it down flat and tried to persuade Vivien to do ______ . 15. Nowadays when you buy a house in a big city, you have to ______ lots of money.