1. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


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


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


4. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


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


6. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


7. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


8. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


9. In my [   ], students shouldn’t spend too much time chatting on the Internet.


10. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


11. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


12. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


13. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


14. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


15. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


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


17. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


18. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


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


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


21. I went to the store [   ].


22. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


23. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


24. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


25. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


26. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


27. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


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


29. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


30. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


31. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


32. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


33. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


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


35. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


36. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


37. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


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


39. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


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


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


42. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


43. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


44. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


45. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


46. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


47. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


48. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


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


50. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.