1. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


2. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


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


4. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


5. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


6. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, [   ] EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent.


7. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


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


9. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


10. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


11. 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.


12. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


13. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


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


15. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


16. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


17. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


18. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


19. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


20. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


21. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


22. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


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


24. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


25. The joke you told me really [   ].


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


27. The snow [   ] on the roads makes driving an extreme hazard for people rushing to work in the morning.


28. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


29. I read about the crime in the [   ].


30. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


31. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


32. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


33. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


34. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


35. 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 [   ].


36. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


37. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


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


39. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


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


41. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


42. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


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


44. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


45. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


46. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


47. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


48. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


49. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


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