1. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


2. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


3. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


4. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


5. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


6. A few political extremists ____ the crowd to attack the police. 


7. I want to see [   ].


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


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


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


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


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


13. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


14. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


15. She could not concentrate when phone calls or visitors kept interrupting her thoughts, so she took a [   ] walk along the river, thinking over her career plan.


16. 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. 


17. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


18. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


19. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


20. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


21. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


23. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


24.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


25. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


26. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


27. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


28. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


29. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


30. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


31. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


33. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


34. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


35. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


36. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


37. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


38. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


39. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


40. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


41. A 5-year-old child was lost in the [   ]. The forest made it hard to trace him down.


42. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


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


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


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


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


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


48. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


49. Parents should have [   ] rules for their children. These rules should not change according to parents’ mood.


50. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s ____ the technology of hybrid engine.