1. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


2. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


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


4. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


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


6. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


7. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


8. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


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


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


11. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


12. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


13. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


14. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


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


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


17. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


18. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


19. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


20. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


21. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


22. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


23. Dr. Wilson, __ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week. 


24. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


25. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


26. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


27. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


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


29. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


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


31. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


32. A:I’d like to know whether foreign banks earn less profit when they deal with small firms instead of large conglomerates. B:[   ] They earn more. A friend of mine told me so.


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


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


35. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


36. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


37. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


38. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


39. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


40. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


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


42. 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: [   ]


43. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


44. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


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


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


47. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


48. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


49. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


50. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.