1. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


2. Just look at how much we [   ] when we worked together last week.


3. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


4. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


5. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


6. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


7. 《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.


8. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


9. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


10. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


11. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


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


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


14. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


15. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


16. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


17. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


18. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


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


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


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


22. Nancy screamed when she saw a taxi [   ] into an old woman on the street.


23. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


24. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


25. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


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


27. You like this movie, and [   ].


28. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


29. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


30. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


31. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


33. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


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


35. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


36. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


37. 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.


38. The government hopes that the charge for trash disposal can [   ] people from throwing away usable resources.


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


40. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


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


42. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


43. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


44. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


45. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


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


47. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


48. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


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


50. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.