1. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


2. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


3. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


4. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


5. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


6. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


7. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


8. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


9. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.


10. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


11. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


12. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.


13. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


14. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


15. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


16. I want to see [   ].


17. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


18. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


19. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


20. In my [   ], students shouldn’t spend too much time chatting on the Internet.


21. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


22. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


23. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


24. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


25. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


26. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


27. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


28. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


29. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


30. A few political extremists ____ the crowd to attack the police. 


31. Jane got a high score on the English test today. She [   ] very hard last night.


32. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


33. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


34. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


35. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


36. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


37. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


38. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


39. Tom’s desk was so ____ with papers that it was hard to find anything. 


40. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


41. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


42. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


43. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


44. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


45. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


46. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


47. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


48. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


49. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


50. Public education [   ] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.