1. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


2. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


3. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


4. Most people like to talk about the subjects with [   ] they are most familiar.


5. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


6. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


7. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


8. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


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


10. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


11. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


12. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


13. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


14. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


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


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


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


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


19. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


20. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


21. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


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


23. 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.


24. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


25. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


26. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


27. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


28. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


29. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


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


31. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


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


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


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


35. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


36. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


37. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


38. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


39. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


40. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


41. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


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


43. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


44. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


45. All branch stores are required to fill out the [   ] report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock.


46. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


47. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


48. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


49. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


50. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.