1. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


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


3. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


4. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


5. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


6. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


7. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


8. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


9. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


10. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


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


12. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


13. Has the contest already [   ]?


14. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


15. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


16. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


17. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


18. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


19. 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.


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


21. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


22. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


23. I went to the store [   ].


24. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


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


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


27. 《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.


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


29. 《Mary》: How much juice would you like? 《Ted》: [   ] 《Mary》: No problem. We’ve plenty.


30. The annual charity fundraising event is ____ by several financial institutions in Taiwan. 


31. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


32. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


33. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


34. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


35. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


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


37. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


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


39. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


40. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]


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


42. [   ] intense competition, the prices of food and drinks would be much higher.


43. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


44. Mary can't hear, and she can hardly speak [   ].


45. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


46. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


47. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


49. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


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