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


2. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


3. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


4. 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 [   ].


5. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


6. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


7. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


8. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


9. The freeway is now [   ] to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday.


10. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


11. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


12. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


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


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


16. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


17. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


18. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


19. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


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


21. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


22. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


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


24. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


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


26. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


27. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


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


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


30. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


31. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


32. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


33. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


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


35. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


36. To see is    . 


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


38. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


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


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


41. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


42. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


43. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


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


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


46. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


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


48. This contract is [   ] approval by both parties involved.


49. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


50. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.