1. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s ____ the technology of hybrid engine. 


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


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


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


5. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


6. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


7. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


8. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


9. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


10. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


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


12. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


13. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


14. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


15. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


16. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


17. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


18. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s [   ] the technology of hybrid engine.


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


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


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


22. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


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


24. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


25. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


26. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


27. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


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


30. 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?


31. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


32. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


33. 《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.


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


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


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


37. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


38. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


39. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


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


41. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


42. 《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.


43. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


44. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


45. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


46. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


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


48. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


49. How much do you guess [   ]?


50. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.