4. _____ that increasing numbers of compact-disc players will be bought by consumers in the years to
5. Shortly _____, my uncle and his family moved from Taipei to Mexico City for their new restaurantb
6. I was informed that my father was almost lifeless, too weak even to speak, so I hurried to the ho
9. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the organizer for the “1000 Megawatt” concert series suggested t
10. The submission deadline for financial aid _____ for international students at Ostlere University
11. On the online order form, Ms. Jung requested that she be notified _____ the packages are shipped
12. In addition to _____, the new secretary learned to answer phones and reject junk letters.(A) mak
13. People should not eat a wild mushroom unless they are absolutely certain it is harmless and ____
14. It is considered polite to make an appointment before we visit a person. _____ visits often caus
15. Despite all the attempts to decipher the code, it remained an enigma.(A) example (B) verse (C) j
18. The technician used a special _____ to take apart the bomb safely.(A) right (B) device (C) photo
19. Tracy has a private English tutor, and she has three _____ with him each week.(A) copies (B) rat
20. David owes a _____ amount of money right now, so I doubt he’ll go on vacation with them.(A) rare
22. Dr. Smith _____ treating teenage acne, so I’m sure she will be able to help you out.(A) knows (B
23. Solar power _____ the sun’s energy to produce electricity.(A) harnesses (B) heat (C) attaches (D
24. The politician _____ opposed the budget proposal because he felt it was a waste of taxpayers’ mo
25. Before buying the luxury handbag, Melinda wanted to see proof that it was _____.(A) authentic (B