1. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


2. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


3. Could you please tell me [   ]?


4. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


5. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


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


7. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


8. 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. 


9. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


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


11. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


12. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


13. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


14. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


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


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


17. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


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


19. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


20. We should work together [   ].


21. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


22. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


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


24. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


25. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


26. If a person doesn’t know a word, he or she should look it up in the [   ] in the back of the book.


27. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


28. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


29. You like this movie, and [   ].


30. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


31. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


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


33. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


34. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


35. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


36. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


37. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


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


39. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


40. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


41. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


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


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


44. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


45. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


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


47. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]


48. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


49. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


50. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.