1. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


2. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


3. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


4. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


5. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


6. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


7. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


8. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


9. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


10. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


11. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


12. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


13. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


14. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


15. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


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


17. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


18. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


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


20. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


21. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


22. In the United States, air pollution [   ] at its worst in the 1960s.


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


24. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


25. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


26. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


27. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


28. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


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


30. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


31. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


32. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


33. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


34. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


35. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


36. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


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


38. Research in the environment has [   ] that the rain forests throughout the world are being ruthlessly destroyed.


39. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


40. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


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


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


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


44. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


45. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


46. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


47. At Patty’s wedding, her mother made a few polite [   ] about her husband’s family.


48. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


49. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


50. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody.