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


2. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


3. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


4. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


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


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


7. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


8. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


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


10. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


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


12. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


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


14. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


15. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


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


17. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be [   ] of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.


18. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


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


20. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


21. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


22. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


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


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


25. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


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


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


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


29. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


31. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


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


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


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


35. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


36. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


37. 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.


38. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


39. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


40. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [   ] make their protests against the new policy.


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


42. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].


43. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


44. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.


45. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


46. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


47. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


48. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


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


50. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking.