1. 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.


2. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


3. Little kids begin learning their mother tongue by [   ] what they hear around them.


4. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


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


6. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


7. 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.


8. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


9. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


10. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


11. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


12. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.


13. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


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


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


16. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


17. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


18. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


19. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


20. A single bacteria, [   ] the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day.


21. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


22. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


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


24. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


25. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


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


27. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


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


29. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


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


31. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


32. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


33. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


34. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


35. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


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


37. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


38. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


39. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


40. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


41. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


42. The joke you told me really [   ].


43. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


44. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


45. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


46. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


47. 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.


48. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


49. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


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