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


2. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


3. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


4. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


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


6. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


7. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


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


9. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


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


11. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


12. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


13. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


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


15. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


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


17. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


19. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


20. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


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


22. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


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


24. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


25. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


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


27. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


28. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


29. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system ____ in three months. 


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


31. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


32. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


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


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


35. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


36. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


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


38. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


39. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


40. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


41. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


42. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


43. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


44. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


45. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


46. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


47. 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. 


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


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


50. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?