1. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


2. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


3. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


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


5. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


6. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


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


8. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


9. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


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


12. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


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


14. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


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


16. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


17. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


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


19. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


20. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


21. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


22. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


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


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


25. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


26. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


27. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


28. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


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


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


31. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


32. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


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


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


35. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


36. Little kids begin learning their mother tongue by [   ] what they hear around them.


37. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


38. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


39. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


40. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


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


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


43. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


44. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


45. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


46. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


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


48. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


49. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


50. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.