1. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


2. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


3. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


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


5. How much do you guess [   ]?


6. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


7. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].


8. Could you please tell me [   ]?


9. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


10. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


11. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


12. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


13. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


14. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


15. The government hopes that the charge for trash disposal can [   ] people from throwing away usable resources.


16. 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. 


17. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


19. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


20. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


21. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


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


23. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


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


25. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


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


27. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


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


29. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


30. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


31. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


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


33. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


34. The minister went to Hong Kong to attend the conference [   ] our government.


35. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


36. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


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


38. 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.


39. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


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


41. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


42. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


43. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


44. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


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


46. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


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


48. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


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


50. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.