1. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


2. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


3. 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.


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


5. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


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


7. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


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


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


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


11. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


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


13. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


14. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


15. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


16. 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.


17. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


18. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


19. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


20. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


21. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


22. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


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


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


25. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


26. 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. 


27. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


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


29. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


30. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


31. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


32. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


33. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


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


35. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


36. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


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


38. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


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


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


41. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


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


43. She could not concentrate when phone calls or visitors kept interrupting her thoughts, so she took a [   ] walk along the river, thinking over her career plan.


44. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


45. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


46. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


47. At busy intersections, [   ] should cross the street via underground passages.


48. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


49. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


50. [   ] before the twentieth century, traders carried coffee from Africa to Arabia.