4 Once a pattern of behavior has formed, it is difficult to break, especially if the ____ repercussi
5 It is time to raise the tuition fee, but this small extra charge might put a ____ on enrollment nu
6 Sometime in the past 30 years, young Americans have become risk-averse, ____ , and less inclined t
7 Cinderella is one of the most famous folk stories, with more than 3,000 known ______from countries
8 The dog raised a _____ snarl as the veterinarian tried to give him a shot.(A) capricious (B) falla
9 We have to _____ our pace if we want to finish the project on time; the deadline is approaching.(A
10 People are not supposed to talk behind others, not to mention their talk was slightly______ and g
12 It seems there is no escape for us from the _____ noise during the peak rush hours in this crowde
13 Men are more moral than they think, and far more immoral than they can imagine.(A) Human morality
14 When we make moves based on fear or desperation at work, it may undo much of our hard work to lay
15 Sudden dollops of cash from donors have helped revive dying campaigns.(A) With donors suddenly wi
16 To some students a college degree may not be a ticket to instant wealth.(A) Having a college degr
17 Some economists think that globalization may have given the world an unprecedented opportunity to
18 A newly discovered hormone produced in response to exercise may be lessening susceptibility to ob
19 Whether stemming from playground squabbles, marital grudges, or deadly blood feuds, the desire fo
20 One reason we remain hurried, competitive, and continue to live life as one giant emergency is ou
21 In the space of three years, the mother’s ferocious independence gave way to utter reliance on he
22 Nuclear proliferation is not unidirectional—given the right conditions and incentives, it is poss