1. Most students think that there is a need to [   ] bus fare, but not all students agree to have the fare increased by 35 percent.


2. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


3. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


4. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


5. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


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


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


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


9. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


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


11. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


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


13. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.


14. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


15. 《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.


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


17. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


18. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


19. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


20. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


21. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


22. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


23. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


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


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


26. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


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


28. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


29. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


30. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


31. 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?


32. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


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


34. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


35. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


36. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


37. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


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


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


40. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


41. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


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


43. 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: [   ]


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


45. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


46. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


47. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


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


49. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


50. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?