1. I usually buy daily necessities in the same grocery store. The clerks know me because I'm a regular [   ].


2. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


3. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


4. How much do you guess [   ]?


5. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


6. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


7. The government is figuring out ways to maintain our economic [   ] so that the unemployment rate will go down.


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


9. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


10. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


11. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


12. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


13. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


14. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


15. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


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


17. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


18. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


19. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


20. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


21. In the United States, air pollution [   ] at its worst in the 1960s.


22. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


23. It seemed that the walls    . 


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


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


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


27. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


28.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


29. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


30. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


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


32. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


33. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


34. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


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


36. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


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


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


39. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


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


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


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


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


44. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


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


46. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


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


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


49. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


50. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].