1. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


2. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


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


4. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


5. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


7. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


8. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


9. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


10. To see is    . 


11. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


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


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


14. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


15. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


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


17. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


18. You can never make him [   ] his mind.


19. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system ____ in three months. 


20. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


21. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


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


23. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


24. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


25. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, [   ], we can help others do the same.


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


27. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


28. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


29. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


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


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


32. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


33. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


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


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


36. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


37. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


38. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


39. Tom’s desk was so ____ with papers that it was hard to find anything. 


40. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


41. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


42. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


43. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


44. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


45. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


46. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


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


48. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


49. The Taiwanese golfer won the championship in the professional golf    . 


50. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.