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


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


3. Many schools no longer ask students to wear [   ] nowadays.


4. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


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


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


7. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


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


9. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


10. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


11. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


12. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


13. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


14. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


15. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


16. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


17. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


18. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


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


20. 《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.


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


22. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


23. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


24. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


25. 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.


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


27. 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?


28. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


29. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


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


31. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


32. I went to the store [   ].


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


34. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


35. Little kids begin learning their mother tongue by [   ] what they hear around them.


36. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


37. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


38. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


39. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


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


41. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


42. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


43. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


44. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


45. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


46. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


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


48. We should work together [   ].


49.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


50. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.