1. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


2. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


3. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


4. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


5. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


6. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


7. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


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


9. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


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


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


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


13. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


14. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


15. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


16. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


17. Mary can't hear, and she can hardly speak [   ].


18. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


19. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


20. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


21. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


22. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


23. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


24. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


25. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


26. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


27. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


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


29. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


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


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


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


33. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


34. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


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


36. I didn’t believe [   ] Jeffrey said, [   ] annoyed him very much.


37. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


38. 《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.


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


40. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


41. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


42. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


43. 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. 


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


45. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


46. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


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


48. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


49. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


50. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?