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


2. Only when you’re well-prepared will you be able to make the best use of every [____] for success when it comes.


3. He looks [____] he were very exhausted from work.


4. Because son preference has been a significant phenomenon in Asia for centuries, the Chinese actually have a term for such [____]: “bare branches” – branches of the family tree that will never bear fruit.


5. The American government has decided to provide financial assistance to [____] the automobile industry. Car makers are relieved at the news.


6. In May and June, the museum [____] a series of one-week exhibitions.


7. Despite facing an imminent labor shortage as its population ages, Japan has done [____] to open itself up to immigration.


8. You should lie down and take some rest if you feel _____.


9. The child [____] on the couch all day long.


10. Even though this small study in mice shows [____], researchers still have a long way to go before human trials can begin.


11. I missed the early morning train because I [____].


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


13. The post office announces that airmail service to Haiti is temporarily [____] due to the severe earthquake in January.


14. I want to change a new job. Can you please help me how to write a letter of [____]?


15. I am so hungry. The noodles look _____ to me. 


16. Tom called to check [____] I had received his message.


17. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


18. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all _____ the news.


19. Retarded children are most [____] to physical abuses in a family.


20. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [____] will not loan artifacts to China.


21. These ancient porcelains are very [____] and might break easily, so please handle them carefully.


22. A: How do you like your egg?B:[____]


23. The production of rice and wheat in this country is [____] by the local government.


24. I prefer a round table to a [____] one. Round represents completeness.


25. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


26. Middle children often feel less important than their older or younger [____].


27. A: [_____]B: Yes, the one next door is.


28. The company [____] a 46% rise in earnings per share in the final quarter of 2007.


29. Many families are struggling to _____ during this recession.


30. His speedy recovery from a fatal car accident still remains [____] for a lot of people.


31. I couldn’t help [_____] when I heard about the death of my cousin.


32. She bought some carrots, potatoes and [____] to make salad.


33. A good place to end a tour of Rome is the Trevi Fountain. Legend has it that if you toss a single coin into the Trevi, you are [____] a return to Rome.


34. When he thinks, he likes to [____] his face with two hands, so no one can see his facial expression.


35. May I have [____] coffee, please?


36. The candidates' challenge in the 2008 election was [____]: to get supporters out to the meetings and to win over the large numbers of undecided voters.


37. After a three-day strike, the employer and the employees have reached a consensus, and the factory has [____] operations.


38. Unfortunately, the hotel is extremely limited in space and cannot [____] large groups of tourists.


39. Tom’s driver’s license has just been [____] after he received ten speeding tickets.


40. I sent Tom a present as a token of my [____] for his kind assistance.


41. A: Excuse me. Is this the investment consulting service?B: [____]


42. [____] by eating less will you lose some weight.


43. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


44. Tom had stayed up watching movies and _____ this morning. 


45. Mr. Johnson wore a suit and tie [____].


46. I might have the chance to visit the theater _____ person.


47. A: “How can I get to the post office?”B:[____]


48. [_____], he didn’t survive the big earthquake.


49. The movie is _____ the novel by Joseph O’Neill. 


50. A:“I’d like to see a movie shown at the Theatre Complex. Do you like to join me?”B:[____]