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


2. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


3. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


4. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


5. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


6. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


7. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


8. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


9. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


10. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


11. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


12. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


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


14. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


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


17. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


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


19. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


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


21. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


22. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


23. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


24. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


25. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


26. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


27. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


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


29. Many schools no longer ask students to wear [   ] nowadays.


30. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


31. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


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


33. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


34. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


35. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


36. 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.


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


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


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


40. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


41. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


42. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


43. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


44. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.


45. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


46. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


47. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


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


49. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


50. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.