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


2. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


3. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


4. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


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


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


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


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


9. She could not concentrate when phone calls or visitors kept interrupting her thoughts, so she took a [   ] walk along the river, thinking over her career plan.


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


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


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


13. A [   ] has four corners.


14. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


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


16. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


17. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


18. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


19. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


20. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


21. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


22. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


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


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


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


26. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


27. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


28. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


29. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


30. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


31. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


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


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


34. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


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


36. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


37. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


38. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


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


40. How much do you guess [   ]?


41. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


42. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


43. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


44. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


45. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


46. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


47. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


48. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


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


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