2.It was reported that there was a vehicle missing every 20 seconds in the US. If the trends continue, experts predict annual vehicle thefts could (      ) two million.

3.Researchers put patients through a set of psychological tests to determine the negative consequences of sleep 

(     ).

4.Too much (      ) to dirty air can cause people to suffer from allergies and diseases that will eventually affect people's health.

5.Moving forward even in the face of great difficulties has become my most important (     ) in my life since it has helped me accomplish something remarkable.

6.The lawyer proclaimed they couldn't jump to conclusions because acceptable conclusions must be supported by 

(     ) facts and evidence.

7.To help the employees be more communicative, the company is offering workshops for those who may be professionally (      ) but socially awkward.

8.Most parents, in fact, aren't very helpful with the problems that their sons and daughters have in (      ) to their college life.

10.In short, participation in sports is extremely (         ) for college students not only physically but also emotionally and socially.

11.In our class, most discussions and activities take place in assigned small groups. These groups provide a supportive and safe environment that (        ) learning.

12.It is the development strategy of the company to (      ) its overseas expansion in order to take a slice of the world market.

13.Nearly six million people go to see the Mona Lisa every year, attracted by the (      ) of her smile. When you're not looking at her, she seems to be smiling; when you look at her, she tops.

14.To live with a family whose native language is English is the ideal way to further improve one's English and to gain (      ) into its culture.

15.There is a real need to (            ) academic achievement in schools and help with the development of a student's overall character.

16.Einstein said his scientific discoveries grew from his imagination rather than from (       ), reason and language.

18.It is essential that you start by listening because one of the main (   ) teenagers and their parents face in forming positive relationships is that neither listens to the other.

19.We all know the dangers of an earthquake: the(     ) to buildings, the troubles can be caused by falling trees, and the terror occurs when the earth actually opens up.

20.Not until recently have we realized that the increasing world population may lead to a potential gloomy(     ) for humanity: starvation.

21.Ernest Hemingway's keen insight into his society, ardent love for people and perceptive abilities helped him to form his own (      ) characteristic of writing.

22.The project is on the point of collapse, and unless something very (       ) is done to repair the damage there will be no hope for the project.

23.It's not unusual for teenagers to go through a (        ) when they feel ashamed of their t parents, afraid that they might not live up to their friends’ standards.

24.It is (     )for every family to make earthquake emergency plans and know how to leave the area during the chaos following an earthquake.

26.Starting Monday, all foods(           ) “organic” must be up to the strict national standards that the government decided to put into effect now.

27.There is more to a woman than her looks. So I (         ) the fact that after a woman grows old and loses her looks people stop paying attention to her.

28.Apart from technological development, the20th century (         ) an enormous worldwide political, economic and cultural transformation.

29.Unlike the practice in China, if you're at a hotel restaurant in the United States, expect a 15-20 percent service charge or add the(      ) amount yourself.

30.The change in smoking habits (      ) a change in the incidence of lung cancer. The more people smoke, the more chances of occurrence for lung cancer.

31.When the police caught up with him, Mr.Forster had to (       ) that he'd broken the speed limit.

32.Whenever my boss makes a decision that I don't agree with, l tell him what I really think, though it's (            ) to make him happy by telling him his ideas are always right.

34.A number of countries are (         ) their efforts to send out food to the area worst affected by the flood.

35.State governments and the colleges、themselves have (        ) financial help to students with special abilities and those with financial needs.

36.The committee agreed that his papers (                ) a wider circulation because of their essential and fundamental interest to a larger audience.

37.The anger and frustration (       ) by the local people who do not understand what is happening to them will be a terrible and dangerous force.

38.Americans defend the right to obtain a gun, and they have (     ) been willing to turn a blind eye to the harm that people owning guns have caused.

39.As the finance ministry rejected the deal for its “lack of clarity”, it (                  ) a complaint with the European Commission that this deal was against the law.

40.Dogs cannot distinguish the color of traffic lights, so the master must make the decision of when it is safe to (   ) across the road.

42.Most of the time, no one will care about natural disasters, and they won't (    )avoiding disasters till one has really struck.

43.When you (     ) a friend that you haven't seen for a long time and have a good chat with him, you may feel very happy and delighted.

44.It is very important to (    ) facts and opinions in order to have a better understanding of what a reading passage is talking about.

45.Though he was very excited about being elected as the president of the student association, many extra responsibilities have been (        ) him ever since then.

46.The doctor, having no knowledge that l(        ) this particular drug, prescribed the medicine.

47.It's understandable that, without any support, a 16-year-old can easily(            ) in a committee of people in their forties.

48.It is hoped that some new high-tech companies will (         ) this small, old town to encourage loans for building houses and factories.

50.A few years later, Franklin got married, started his own printing shop, and was (                     ) a successful young businessman.

51.Because women often restrict their diet in an effort to control weight, they may not consume enough iron-rich food and (        ) experience an iron deficiency.

52.Some reform advocates ignore the impact of class size on student achievement, and they are (     ) what they call as a priority: teacher effectiveness.

53.Because of easy access to the Internet, the new breakthrough to create something truly creative(           ) happen anything now.

54.Indeed, if teachers want to (       )how far students might get in life, a better measurement than grades might be how hard the students try.

55.Nature has (         ) these animals (         ) a capacity for not showing fear.

56.During the weeks of discussion, delegations from groups who are interested in there solution may call on representatives to (         ) their point of view.

58.Young people should enter into a broad flexible training program, through which they can learn a lot and be (   ) their future careers.

59.The young man is very happy and proud to be (   ) the old professor because he always feels great when talking with him.

60.One day they passed more than 20 villages( ), and some of these are said to have stretched for six miles or more.

61.As the result of her divorce, she was obviously (         ) the double burden of playing the role of both mother and father.

62.Do not be intimidated by people who think they are smarter than you, and don’t (     )when facing competition; inner confidence is important.

63.As our sweet childhood (   ) adolescence’s temptation of love, we begin to learn, as adults, that most pleasures do not last forever.

64.In the economic recession, employers (      ) the reduction of costs, most particularly in wages, in order to survive in the competitive world markets.

66.Talking about negotiations, once an agreement is made, the Chinese sometimes(           ) the slow pace in which Westerners implement the decision.

67.Earthquakes occur without warning; however, it is claimed that some animals can feel earthquakes (                    )occurrences because of their highly sensitive organs.

68.An allowance can be (       ) your child's age, your own financial resource the expenses it will cover and the goals you and your child wish to accomplish.

69.She authorized her partner to carry out the daily responsibilities (         ) when she was on her business trip.

70.On hearing the latest news about your mother’s ill health, I (      )canceling your reservation at the Sheraton.

71.There was an obvious indication that the police who have to enforce the new law were not (            ) the general discontent.

72.When she heard of her failure in the experiment, her eyes (          ) tears; whether it was of shame, frustration, or grief was difficult to tell.

74.(   ) public school for drinking and smoking and then failing in show business as a singer, she joined her father's business 10 years ago.

75.Since the great scandals in banking, many people in the country have (        )the prospects of economic recovery within a few years.

76.The parents were quite happy to (        ) our suggestion because it had taken their most important concerns into consideration.