1.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


2. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


3. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


4. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


5. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


6. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


7. Which fruit is this country famous for, bananas or [   ] ?


8. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


9. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


10. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


11. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


12. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


13. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


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


15. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


16. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


17. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


18. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


19. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


20. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky. 


21. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


22. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


23. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


24. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


25. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


26. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


27. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


28. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


29. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


30. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


31. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


32. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


33. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


34. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


35. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


36. Just look at how much we [   ] when we worked together last week.


37. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


38. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


39. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


40. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


41. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


42. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


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


44. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


45. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


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


47. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


48. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


49. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


50. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.