1. I didn’t believe [   ] Jeffrey said, [   ] annoyed him very much.


2. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem __, is home to more Jewish people than New York. 


3. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


4. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


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


6. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


7. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


8. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


9. A: Why did you feed that kitty? B:There is nothing [   ] a homeless cat.


10. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


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


12. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


13. A lot of debris [   ] at the site of explosion for quite a while.


14. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


15. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


16. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


17. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


18. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


19. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


20. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


21. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


22. I think I should be going now. I’ve got to [   ] my son at the school in ten minutes.


23. 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.


24. I usually buy daily necessities in the same grocery store. The clerks know me because I'm a regular [   ].


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


26. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


27. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


28. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


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


30. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


31. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


32. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


33. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


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


35. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


36. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


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


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


39. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


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


41. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


42. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


43. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


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


45. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


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


47. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


48. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


49. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


50. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.