1. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


2. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


3. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


4. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


5. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


6. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


7. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


8. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


9. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


10. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


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


12. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


13. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


14. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


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


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


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


18. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


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


20. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


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


22. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


23. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


24. 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. 


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


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


27. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


28. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


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


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


31. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


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


33. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


34. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


35. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


36. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


37. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


38. 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?


39. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


40. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


41. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


42. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


43. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


44. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


45. A lot of debris [   ] at the site of explosion for quite a while.


46. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


47. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


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


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


50. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.