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


2. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


3. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


4. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky. 


5. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


6. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


7. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


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


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


10. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


11. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


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


13. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


14. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


15. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


16. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


17. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


18. Public education [   ] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.


19. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


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


21. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


22. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


23. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


24. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


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


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


27. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


28. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


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


30. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


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


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


33. Nancy screamed when she saw a taxi [   ] into an old woman on the street.


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


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


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


37. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


38. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


39. 《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.


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


41. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


42. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


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


44. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


45. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


46. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


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


48. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


49. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


50. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down.