1. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


2. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


3. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


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


5. 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.


6. I want to see [   ].


7. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


8. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


9. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


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


11. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


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


13. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


14. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


15. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


16. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


17. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


18. At busy intersections, [   ] should cross the street via underground passages.


19. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [   ] through years, not gained in one day.


20. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


21. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


22. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


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


24. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


25. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


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


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


28. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


29. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


30. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


31. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


32. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


33. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


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


35. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


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


37. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


38. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


39. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


40. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


41. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


42. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


43. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


44. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


45. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


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. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


48. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


49. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


50. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.