1. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


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


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


4. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


5. If a person doesn’t know a word, he or she should look it up in the [   ] in the back of the book.


6. I want to see ____. 


7. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


8. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


9. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


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


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


12. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [   ] home in the Dublin suburbs.


13. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


14. The total number of the [   ] people in that remote area is decreasing.


15. 《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.


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


17. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


18. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


19. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


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


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


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


23. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


24. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


25. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


26. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


27. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


28. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


29. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


30. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


31. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


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


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


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


35. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


36. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


37. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


38. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


39. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


40. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


41. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


42. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


43. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


44. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


45. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


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


47. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


48. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


49. 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.


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