1. There were hundreds of [   ] at this ball game.


2. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


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


4. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


5. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


6. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s ____ the technology of hybrid engine. 


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


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


9. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


10. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


11. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


12. 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?


13. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


14. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


15. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


16. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


17. 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.


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


19. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


20. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


21. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


22. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


23. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


24. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


25. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


26. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


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


28. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


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


30. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


31. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


32. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


33. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].


34. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


35. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


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


37. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


38. Most students think that there is a need to [   ] bus fare, but not all students agree to have the fare increased by 35 percent.


39. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


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


41. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


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


43. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


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


45. When traveling around the world, a person must [   ] eating different types of food.


46. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


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


48. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


49. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


50. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.