1. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


2. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


3. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


4. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


5. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


6. The joke you told me really [   ].


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


8. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


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


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


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


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


13. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


14. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


15. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


16. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


17. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


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


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


20. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


21. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


22. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


23. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


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


25. Steve Jobs’ [   ] mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry.


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


27. 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.


28. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


29. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


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


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


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


33. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


34. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


35. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


36. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


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. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


39. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


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


41. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


42. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


43. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


44. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


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


46. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


47. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


48. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


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


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