1. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


2. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


3. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


4. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


5. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


6. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


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


8. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


9. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


10. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


11. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


12. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


13.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


14. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


15. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


16. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


17. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


18. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


19. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


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


21. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


22. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


23. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


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


25. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


26. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


27. [   ] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


28. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


29. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


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


31. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


32. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


33. 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.


34. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


35. Dr. Wilson, [   ] is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.


36. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


37. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


38. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


39. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


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


41. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


42. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


43. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


44. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


45. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


46. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


47. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


48. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


49. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


50. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.