1. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


2. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


3. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


4. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


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


6. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


7. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


8. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


9. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


10. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


11. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


12. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


13. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


14. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


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


16. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


17. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


18. 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: [   ]


19. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


20. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


21. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


22. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


23. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


24. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


25. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


26. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


27. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


28. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


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


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


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


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


33. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


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


35. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


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


37. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


38. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


39. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


40. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


41. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


42. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


43. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


44. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


45. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


46. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


47. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


48. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


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


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