1. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


2. He bought a car right after he obtained a driver's [   ].


3. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


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


5. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


6. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


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


8. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


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


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


11. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


12. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


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


14. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


16. 《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.


17. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


18. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


19. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


20. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


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


22. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


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


24. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


25. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


26. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


27. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


28. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


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


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


31. Benson [   ] his back when he fell off the tree.


32. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


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


34. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


35. Dr. Wilson, __ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week. 


36. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


37. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


38. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


39. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


40. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


41. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


42. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


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


44. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


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


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


47. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


48. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


49. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


50. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.