1. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


2. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


3. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


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


5. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


6. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


7. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


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


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


10. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


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. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


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


14. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


15. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


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


17. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


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


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


20. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


21. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


22. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


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


24. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


25. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


26. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


27. I read about the crime in the [   ].


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


29. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


30. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


31. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


32. 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.


33. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


34. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


35. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


36. 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.


37. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


38. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


39. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


40. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


41. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.


42. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


43. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


44. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


45. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


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


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


48. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


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


50. 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.”