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


2. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


3. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


4. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


5. The government is figuring out ways to maintain our economic [   ] so that the unemployment rate will go down.


6. 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.


7. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


8. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


9. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


10. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


11. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


12. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


13. 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.


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


15. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


16. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


17. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


18. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


19. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


20. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


21. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


22. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


23. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


24. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


25. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


26. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


27. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


28. The government should take measures to control the growing [   ]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


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


32. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, [   ], we can help others do the same.


33. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


34. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


35. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


36. A:I’d like to know whether foreign banks earn less profit when they deal with small firms instead of large conglomerates. B:[   ] They earn more. A friend of mine told me so.


37. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


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


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


40. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


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


42. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


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


44. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


45. They made every possible [   ] to overcome the difficulty which they faced.


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


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


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


49. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


50. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.