1. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.


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


3. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


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


5. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


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


7. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


8. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


9. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


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


11. 《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.


12. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


13. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


14. A 5-year-old child was lost in the __. The forest made it hard to trace him down. 


15. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


16. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


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


18. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


19. All branch stores are required to fill out the [   ] report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock.


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


21. 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.


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


23. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


24. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


25. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


26. I want to see ____. 


27. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


28. A few political extremists ____ the crowd to attack the police. 


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


30. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


31. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


32. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


33. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


34. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


35. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


36. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


37. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


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


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


40. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


42. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


43. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


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


45. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


46. My son is [   ] of the dark, so he never walks out of the house after sunset.


47. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


48. Many journalists do not ____ whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in. 


49. 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.


50. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .