1. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


2. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


3. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


4. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


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


6. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


7. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


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


9. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


10. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


11. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


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


13. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


14. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


15. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


16. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


17. Dr. Wilson, [   ] is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.


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


19. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


20. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


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


22. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


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


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


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


26. 《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.


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


28. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


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


30. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


31. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


32. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


33. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


34. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


35. There are two people in the office. One is John and [   ] is William.


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


37. A: What are you doing this weekend, Emma? B: [   ]


38. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


39. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


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


41. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


42. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


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


44. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


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


46. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


47. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


48. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


49. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


50. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.