1. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


2. 《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.


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


4. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


5. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


6. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


7. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


8. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


9. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


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


11. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


12. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


13. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


14. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


15. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


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


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


18. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


19. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


20. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


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


22. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s ____ the technology of hybrid engine. 


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


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


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


26. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


27. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


28. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


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


30. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


31. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


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


33. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


34. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.


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


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


37. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


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


40. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


41. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


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


43. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


44. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


45. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


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


47. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


48. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


49. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


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