1. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


2. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


3. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


4. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


5. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


6. Most people like to talk about the subjects with [   ] they are most familiar.


7. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


8. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


9. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


10. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


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


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


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


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


15. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


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


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


18. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


19. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


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


21. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


22. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


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


24. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


25. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


26. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


27. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


28. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


29. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


30. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


31. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


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


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


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


35. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


36. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


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


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


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


40. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


41. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


42. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


43. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


44. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


45. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


46. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


47. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


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


49. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


50. 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.