1. Schizophrenia is a kind of [____] caused partially by utter isolation from the outside world.


2. Do not [____] John and Lisa when they are busy with the project.


3. This job is easy. I think I can finish it [____] myself.


4. If the rain doesn’t stop soon, we should consider [____] Joe’s farewell party.


5. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


6. Ang Lee _____ one of the best movie directors in the world.


7. As soon as it [____] raining, we will go out for a movie.


8. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


9. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


10. This artist’s [____] are on exhibition at the museum.


11. No sooner [____] the department than it began to rain.


12. If this matter cannot be resolved, I will be forced to [____] the contract.


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


14. He has to send his mother to the hospital immediately since she is [_____] a serious flu.


15. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [____].


16. Can you remind me _____ Ann tomorrow?


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


18. After having an _____ with me, the boss decides to give me the job. 


19. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


20. There is _____ that Jenny is a smart student. 


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


22. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.


23. The earthquake’s [____] was such that hundreds of houses were destroyed and thousands of people were killed.


24. People all consider [____] wise to start to learn a foreign language at an early age.


25. A: That chair is in the way. Could you please move it?B: _____


26. The value of a house lies in its [____], for example, whether there is a subway station or a supermarket around.


27. A: Have you finished writing your annual report?B: Not yet. [____]


28. Thank you! It’s [____] I’ve ever received.


29. Younger children can enjoy [____] programs from the Disney Channel or play games on one of the computers in this library.


30. Mark was injured in the car accident yesterday, so his elder brother _____ his place in the race. 


31. _____ it was a holiday, I could sleep late.


32. Our restaurant offers an [____] international array of fine dishes and treats.


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


34. You have the [____] of going to work or studying abroad.


35. My father can speak both English and German _____.


36. A: Why is your coat so wet?B: It was [____] when I arrived.


37. Paul’s [____] childhood experience has a great impact on his abnormal behavior.


38. A: I plan to take a three-day trip to Kenting. [____] B: It's been raining cats and dogs these days.


39. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


40. My sister and I [____] never [____] to Singapore.


41. Although the unemployment rate reached an all-time high in mid-2009, it has fallen for four [____] months by December.


42. Knowing that her son was suffering from a _____ disease, the mother cried her eyes out.


43. An American may have great difficulty [____] a Chinese from a Japanese. To westerners, they are both Asian.


44. While many people spend their lifetime _____ fame and wealth, I decide to pursue health and happiness instead.


45. It is [_____] that a foreigner can speak Mandarin so fluently.


46. The birth rate in Taiwan was at a/an [____] low last year.


47. John _____ at me in bewilderment when I told him the news.


48. A:“I’m afraid I don’t have time to meet you today.”B:[____]


49. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [____] home in the Dublin suburbs.


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