1. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, [   ] EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent.


2. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


3. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


4. They made every possible [   ] to overcome the difficulty which they faced.


5. You like this movie, and [   ].


6. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


7. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


8. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


9. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


10. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


11. 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.


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


13. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


14. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


15. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


16. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


17. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


18. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


19. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


20. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]


21. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


22. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


23. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


24. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


25. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


26. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


27. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


28. The joke you told me really [   ].


29. I think I should be going now. I’ve got to [   ] my son at the school in ten minutes.


30. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


31. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


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


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


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


35. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


36. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


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


38. 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?


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


40. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


41. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


42. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm. 


43. The production of bread mainly includes the [   ] such as flour, sugar and eggs.


44. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


45. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


46. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


47. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


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


49. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


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