1. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


2. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


3. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation. 


4. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


5. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


6. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


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


8. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


9. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


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


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


12. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


13. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


14. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


15. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


16. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


17. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


18. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


19. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


20. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


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


22. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


23. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


24. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


25. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


26. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


27. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


28. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


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


30. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


31. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


32. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


33. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


34. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


35. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


36. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


37. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


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


39. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


40. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


41. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


42. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


43. I want to see [   ].


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


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


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


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


48. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


49. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


50. You [   ] your father the truth then. That way, he wouldn't be so angry with you now.