1. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


2. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


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


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


5. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


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


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


8. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


9. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


10. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


11. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


12. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


13. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


14. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


15. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


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


17. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


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


19. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


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


21. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


22. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


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


24. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


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


26. A 5-year-old child was lost in the [   ]. The forest made it hard to trace him down.


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


28. He bought a car right after he obtained a driver's [   ].


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


30. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


31. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


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


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


34. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


35. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


36. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


37. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


38. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


39. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


40. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


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


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


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


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


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


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


47. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


48. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


49. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


50. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.