1. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


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


3. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


4. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


5. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


6. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


7. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


8. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


9. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


10. It seemed that the walls    . 


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


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


13. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


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


15. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


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


17. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


18. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


19. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


20. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


21. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


22. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


23. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


24. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


25. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


26. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


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


28. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


29. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


30. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


31. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


32. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


33. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


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


35. 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.


36. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


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


38. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


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


40. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


41. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


42. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


43. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


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


45. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


46. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


47. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


48. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


49. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


50.     I read the proposal     the budget was so high.