1. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


2. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


3. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


4. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


5. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


6. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


7. Benson [   ] his back when he fell off the tree.


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


9. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


10. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


11. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


12. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


13. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


14. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


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


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


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


18. 《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.


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


20. I want to see [   ].


21. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


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


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


24. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


25. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


26. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


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


28. ____ the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it. 


29. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


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


31. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


32. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


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


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


35. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


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


37. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


38. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


39. [   ] warming has caused dramatic climatic changes in many areas around the world.


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


41. 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?


42. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


43. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


44. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


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


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


47. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


48. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


49. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


50. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]