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


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


3. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


4. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


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


6. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


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


8. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


9. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


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


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


12. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


13. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


14. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


15. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


16. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


17. All branch stores are required to fill out the [   ] report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock.


18. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


19. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


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


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


22. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


23. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [   ].


24. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


25. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


26. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


27. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system ____ in three months. 


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


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


30. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


31. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


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


33. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


34. To see is    . 


35. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.


36. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


37. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


38. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


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


40. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


41. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


42. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


43. We should work together [   ].


44. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


45. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


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


47. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


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


49. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


50. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.