1. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s [   ] the technology of hybrid engine.


2. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


3. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


4. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


5. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


6. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


7. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


8. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


9. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


10. I want to see ____. 


11. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


12. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


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


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


15. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


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


17. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


18. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


19. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [   ] through years, not gained in one day.


20. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


21. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


22. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


23. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


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


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


26. The production of bread mainly includes the [   ] such as flour, sugar and eggs.


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


28. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


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


30. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


31. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


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


33. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


34. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


35. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


36. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


37. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


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


39. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


40. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.


41. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


42. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


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


44. [   ] and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight.


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


46. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


47. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


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


49. At Patty’s wedding, her mother made a few polite [   ] about her husband’s family.


50. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.