1. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge [   ] to the new government.


2. 《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.


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


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


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


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


7. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


8. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


9. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


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


11. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


12. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


13. A [   ] has four corners.


14. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


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


16. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


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


18. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


19. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


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


21. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


22. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


23. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


24. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


25. You like this movie, and [   ].


26. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


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


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


29. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


30. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


31. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


32. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


33. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


34. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


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


36. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


37. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


38. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


39. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


40. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


41. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


42. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


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


44. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


45. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


46. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


47. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


48. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


49. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


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