1. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


2. 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.


3. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


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


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


6. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


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


8. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


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


10. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


11. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


12. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


13. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


14. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


15. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


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


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


18. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


19. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


20. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


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


22. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


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


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


25. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


26. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


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


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


29. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


30. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


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


32. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


33. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


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


35. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


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


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


38. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


39. You [   ] your father the truth then. That way, he wouldn't be so angry with you now.


40. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


41. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, __, we can help others do the same. 


42. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


43. I want to see [   ].


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


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


46. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


47. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


48. There are two people in the office. One is John and [   ] is William.


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


50. How much do you guess [   ]?