1. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


2. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


3. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


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


5. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


6. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


7. Dr. Wilson, __ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week. 


8. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


9. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


10. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


11. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


12. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


13. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


14. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


15. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


16. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


17. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


18. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


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


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


21. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


22. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


23. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


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


25. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


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


27. I read about the crime in the [   ].


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


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


30. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


31. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


32. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


33. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


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


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


36. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


37. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


38. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


39. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


40. 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.


41. 《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.


42. How much do you guess [   ]?


43. Research in the environment has [   ] that the rain forests throughout the world are being ruthlessly destroyed.


44. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


45. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


46. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


47. A [   ] has four corners.


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


49. A thorough analysis of market ____ can increase the success rate of a new product. 


50. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .