1. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


2. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


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


4. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


5. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


6. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


7. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


8. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


9. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


10. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


11. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


12. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


13. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


14. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


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


16. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


17. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


18. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


19. You like this movie, and [   ].


20. The total number of the [   ] people in that remote area is decreasing.


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


22. I think I should be going now. I’ve got to [   ] my son at the school in ten minutes.


23. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


24. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


25. I want to see ____. 


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


27. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [   ] make their protests against the new policy.


28. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


29. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


30. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


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


32. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


33. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


34. Most people like to talk about the subjects with [   ] they are most familiar.


35. 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.


36. Benson [   ] his back when he fell off the tree.


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


38. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


39. 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. 


40. At busy intersections, [   ] should cross the street via underground passages.


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


42. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


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


44. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


45. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


46. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


47. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


48. I read about the crime in the [   ].


49. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


50. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.