1. The joke you told me really [   ].


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


3. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


4. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


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


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


7. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


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


9. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


10. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


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


12. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


13. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


14. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


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


16. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


17. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


18. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


19. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


20. 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. 


21. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


22. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


23. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


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


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


26. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


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


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


29. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


30. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


31. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


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


33. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


34. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


35. There were hundreds of [   ] at this ball game.


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


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


38. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


39. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


40. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


41. I went to the store [   ].


42. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


43. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


44. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


45. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


46. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


47. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


48. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


49. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm. 


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