1. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


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


3. All branch stores are required to fill out the [   ] report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock.


4. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


5. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


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


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


8. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.


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


10. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


11. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


12. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


13. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


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


15. 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.


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


17. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


18. 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.


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


20. 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. 


21. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


22. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


23. 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.


24. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


25. A: I love to look at the ancient art. B: [   ]We can learn a lot from them.


26. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


27. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


28. To see is    . 


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


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


31. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


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


33. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


34. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


35. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


36. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


37. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


38. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


39. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


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


41. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


42. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


43. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


44. 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?


45. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


46. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


47. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


48. 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.


49. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


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