1. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


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


3. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


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


5. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


6. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


7. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


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


9.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


10. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


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


12. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


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


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


15. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


16. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


17. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


18. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


19. The joke you told me really [   ].


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


21. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


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


23. Nancy screamed when she saw a taxi [   ] into an old woman on the street.


24. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


25. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


26. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


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


28. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


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


30. Do you have [   ] for one thousand dollars?


31. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


32. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


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


34. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


35. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


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


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


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


39. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


40. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


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


42. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


43. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


44. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


45. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


46. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


47. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


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


49. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


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