1. 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. 


2. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


3. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


4. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


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


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


7. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


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


9. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


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


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


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


13. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


14. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


15. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


16. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


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


18. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


19. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


20. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


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


22. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


23. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


25. 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.


26. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


27. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


28. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


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


30. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [   ].


31. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


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


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


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


35. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


36. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


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


38. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


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


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


41. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


42. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


43. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


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


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


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


47. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


48. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


49. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


50. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.