1. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


2. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


3. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


4. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


5. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


6. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


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


8. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


9. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


10. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


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


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


13. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


14. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


15. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


16. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


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


18. Mr. Johnson rarely gets upset in the office,    ? 


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


20. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


21. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


22. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


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


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


25. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


26. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


27. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


28. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


29. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


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


31. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


32. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


33. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


34. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


35. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


36. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


37. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


38. Jenny was brought up in a poor family. She had to [   ] her free time to baby-sit her neighbor’s 2-year-old boy to pay for her high school education.


39. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm. 


40. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


41. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


42. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


43. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


44. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


45. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


46. 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.


47. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [   ] date.


48. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


49. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


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