1. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


2. 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: [   ]


3. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


4. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


5. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


6. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


7. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


8. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


9. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


10. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


11. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


12. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


13. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


14. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


15. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


16. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


17. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


18. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


19. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


20. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


21. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


22. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


23. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


24. How much do you guess [   ]?


25. The government hopes that the charge for trash disposal can [   ] people from throwing away usable resources.


26. You can never make him [   ] his mind.


27. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


28. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


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


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


31. 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 [   ].


32. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


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


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


35. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


36. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


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


38. [   ] and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight.


39. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


40. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


41. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


42. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


43. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


44. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


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


46. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


47. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


48. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


49. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


50. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.