1. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


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


3. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


4. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


5. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


6. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


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


8. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


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


10. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


11. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


12. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


13. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [   ] through years, not gained in one day.


14. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


15. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


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


17. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


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


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


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


21. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


22. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


23. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


24. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm. 


25. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


26. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


27. 《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.


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


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


30. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


31. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


32. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


33. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


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


35. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


36. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


37. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


38. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


39. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


40. 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.


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


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


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


44. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


45. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


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


47. 《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.


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


49. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


50. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.