1. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


2. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


3. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


4. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


5. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


6. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


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


8. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


9. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


10. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


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


12. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


13. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


14. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


15. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


16. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


17. 《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.


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


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


20. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


21. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


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


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


24. I went to the store [   ].


25. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


26. How much do you guess [   ]?


27. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


28. Public education [   ] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.


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


30. Tom’s desk was so ____ with papers that it was hard to find anything. 


31. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


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


33. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


34. 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?


35. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


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


37. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


38. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


39. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


40. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


41. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


42. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


43. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


44. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


45. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


46. Parents with [   ] daughters and sons can bring up the problems they had with their 13 to 18 year-old children at the meeting next week.


47. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


48. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


49. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


50. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.