1. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


2. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


3. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


4. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


5. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


6. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


7. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


8. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


9. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


10. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


11. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


12. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


13. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


14. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


15. In order to prevent casualties, all the residents in the village were [   ] before the typhoon.


16. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


17. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


18. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


19. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


20. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


21. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


22. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


23. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


24. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


25. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


26. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


27. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


28. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


29. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


30. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


31. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


32. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


33. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


34. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


35. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


36. I went to the store [   ].


37. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


38. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


39. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


40. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


41. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


42. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


43. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


44. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


45. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


46. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


47. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


48. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


49. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


50. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.