1. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


2. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, __, we can help others do the same. 


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


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


5. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


6.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


7. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


8. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


9. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


10. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


11. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


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


13. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


14. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


15. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


16. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


17. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


18. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


19. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


20. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


21. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


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


23. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


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


25. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


26. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


27. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


28. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


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


30. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


31. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


32. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


33. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


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


35. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


36. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


37. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


38. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


39. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


40. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


41. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


42. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


43. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


44. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


45. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


46. Children like to go trick-or-treating in special     on Halloween. Some may dress like an angel or a robot. 


47. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


48. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


49. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


50. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.