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


2. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


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


4. 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. 


5. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


6. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


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


8. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


9. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


10. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


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


12. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


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


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


15. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


16. 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.


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


18. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


19. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


20. A [   ] has four corners.


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


22. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


23. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


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


25. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


26. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


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


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


29. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


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


31. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


32. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


33. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


34. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


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


36. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


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


38. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


39. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


40. Children like to go trick-or-treating in special     on Halloween. Some may dress like an angel or a robot. 


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


42. 《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.


43. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


44. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


45. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


46. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


47. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


48. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


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


50. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.