1. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


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


3. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


4. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


5. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


6. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


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


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


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


10. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


11. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


12. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


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


14. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


15. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


16. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


17. Has the contest already [   ]?


18. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


19. We should work together [   ].


20. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


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


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


23. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


24. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


25. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


26. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


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


28. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


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


30. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


31. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


32. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


33. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


34. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


35. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


36. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


37. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


38. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


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


40. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


41. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


42. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


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


44. I read about the crime in the [   ].


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


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


47. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


48. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


49. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


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