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


2. At Patty’s wedding, her mother made a few polite [   ] about her husband’s family.


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


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


5. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


6. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


7. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


8. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


10. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


11. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


12. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


13. Just look at how much we [   ] when we worked together last week.


14. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


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


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


17. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


18. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


19. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


20. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


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


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


23. A few political extremists ____ the crowd to attack the police. 


24. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


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


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


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


28. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


29. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


30. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [   ] home in the Dublin suburbs.


31. The snow [   ] on the roads makes driving an extreme hazard for people rushing to work in the morning.


32. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


33. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


34. 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.


35. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


36. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


37. 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. 


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


39. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


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


41. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


42. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


43. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


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


45. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


46. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


47. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


48. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


49. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


50. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.