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


2. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


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


4. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


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


6. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and [   ] knowledge to invest.


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


8. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


9. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


10. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


11. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


12. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


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


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


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


16. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


17. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


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


19. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


20. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


21. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


22. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


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


24. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


25. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


26. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


27. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


28. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


29. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


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


31. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


32. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


33. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


34. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


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


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


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


38. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


39. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


40. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


41. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


42. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


43. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


44. In the United States, air pollution [   ] at its worst in the 1960s.


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


46. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


47. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


48. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


49. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


50. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.