1. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge [   ] to the new government.


2. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


3. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


4. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


5. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


6. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


7. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


8. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


9. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


10. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


11. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


12. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


13. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


14. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


15. A [   ] has four corners.


16. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


17. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


18. 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?


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


20. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


21. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


22. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


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


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


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


26. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [   ] date.


27. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


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


29. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


30. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


31. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


32. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


33. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


34. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and [   ] knowledge to invest.


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


36. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


37. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


38. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


39. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


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


41. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


42. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


43. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


44. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


45. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


46. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


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


48. Most students think that there is a need to [   ] bus fare, but not all students agree to have the fare increased by 35 percent.


49. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


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