1. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


2. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


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


4. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


5. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


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


7. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


8. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


9. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


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


11. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


12. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


13. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


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


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


16. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


17. [   ] before the twentieth century, traders carried coffee from Africa to Arabia.


18. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


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


20. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


21. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


22. The UN has __ its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon. 


23. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


24. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


25. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


26. A: What are you doing this weekend, Emma? B: [   ]


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


28. 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. 


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


30. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [   ].


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


32. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


33. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


34. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem __, is home to more Jewish people than New York. 


35. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


36. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


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


38. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


39. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


40. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


41. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


42. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


43. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


44. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


45. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


46. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


47. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


48. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


49. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


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