1. 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.


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


3. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


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


5. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


6. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


7. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


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


9. 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?


10. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


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


12. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


13. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


14. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


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


16. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


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


18. This contract is [   ] approval by both parties involved.


19. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


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


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


22. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


24. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


25. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


26. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


27. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


28. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


29. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


30. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


31. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


32. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


33. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


34. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


35. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


36. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


37. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


38. If a person doesn’t know a word, he or she should look it up in the [   ] in the back of the book.


39. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


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


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


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


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


44. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.


45. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


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


47. 《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.


48. It seemed that the walls    . 


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


50. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.