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


2. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


3. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


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


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


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


7. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


8. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


9. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


10. Parents should have [   ] rules for their children. These rules should not change according to parents’ mood.


11. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


12. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


13. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


14. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


15. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


16. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


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


18. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


19. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


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


21. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


22. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


23. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


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


25. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


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


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


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


29. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


30. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


31. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


32. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


33. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


34. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


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


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


37. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


38. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


39. He bought a car right after he obtained a driver's [   ].


40. 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?


41. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


42. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


43. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


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


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


46. 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.


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


48. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


49. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem __, is home to more Jewish people than New York. 


50. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.