1. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


2. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


3. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


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


5. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


6. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


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


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


9. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


10. Steve Jobs’ [   ] mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry.


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


12. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


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


14. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


15. A 5-year-old child was lost in the [   ]. The forest made it hard to trace him down.


16. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


17. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


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


19. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


20. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


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


22. I want to see ____. 


23. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


24. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


25. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


26. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


27. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


28. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


29. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


30. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


31. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


32. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


33. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


34. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


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


36. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


37. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


38. Many schools no longer ask students to wear [   ] nowadays.


39. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


40. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


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


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


43. ____ the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it. 


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


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


46. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


47. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


48. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


49. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


50. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.