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


2. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


3. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


4. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


5. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


6. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


7. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


8. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


9. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


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


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


12. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


13. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


14. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


15. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


16. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


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


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


19. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


20. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


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


22. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


23. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


24. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


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


26. My son is [   ] of the dark, so he never walks out of the house after sunset.


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


28. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


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


30. My brother is very [   ]; he won’t give up easily.


31. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


32. You like this movie, and [   ].


33. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


34. 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?


35. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


36. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


37. 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.


38. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


39. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


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


41. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


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


43. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


44.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


45. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


46. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


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


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


49. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


50. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.