1. Our manager _____ from his position yesterday because he needed more time to take care of his sick father.


2. Mother Teresa [____] her [____] life aiding the sick and the homeless. Her selfless love has been highly praised by the world.


3. For fear that its economy would _____, the Spanish government is trying to get loans from its neighbors.


4. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


5. A bargain hunter must have patience, and above all, [____] recognize the worth of something when he or she sees it.


6. Unlike other springs locations, Taian Hot Springs is relatively serene, with no more than six large-scale resorts in the area, so the place is not as [____] as Wulai and Beitou.


7. We look forward to [____] from you soon.


8. A dissident strove to seek political [____] upon his arrival at the United States.


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


10. Please give me your comments from a different [____].


11. If you are afraid of height, you should not try [____].


12. The [____] consists of the usual march-past by the military and some interesting displays by the marching girls, martial arts clubs and dragon dancers.


13. 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.


14. Please remember _____ the radio before you sleep.


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


16. You look tired [_____] me. Did you stay up late last night?


17. Even the typhoon is [_____], the flight still takes off on time.


18. To cut down on the garbage, it is essential that all household trash _____ and put into trash bags.


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


20. [____] I lost my health did I know the importance of it.


21. When I don’t know what to do, I usually [____] to God for guidance.


22. A:“What would you think a person with a slight fever should do?”B:[____]


23. John is a teenager [____] enjoys shopping a lot.


24. As a college student, Jennifer’s dream job is to work as a summer _____ at a law firm.


25. Nonsmokers who must [____] inhale the air polluted by tobacco smoke may suffer more than the smokers themselves.


26. I [____] a shower when the phone rang. So I could not answer it in time.


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


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


29. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, written by Mark Twain is a famous story [____] reading.


30. As a collector, Mr. Strachwitz has built [____] is believed to be the largest private collection of Mexican-American and Mexican music.


31. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


32. _____ are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


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


35. A:Did you tell Mary about my birthday party to be held next Monday?B: No. [____]


36. Scientists are not able to make accurate _____ of earthquakes, so it is impossible for people to take precautions.


37. The man, [____], is going to give a lecture at our school.


38. When I was just _____ leave my office, I received a call from my boss.


39. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


40. The president’s reckless actions have [____] his country into a disaster.


41. A:What was his major in the university?B:_____________ 


42. Expo 2010 [____] in Shanghai, China from May 1 to October 31, 2010.


43. The actress was considered a new star in the film industry. Her first performance caused quite a [____].


44. The [____] has finally burst in the housing industry, so some people have to sell their houses at very low prices.


45. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


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


47. John was [____] from work today because he was sick.


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


49. If he _____ my phone, he wouldn’t have missed the flight to London. 


50. Rescuers from many countries went to the [____] of the earthquake to help the victims.