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


2. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


3. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


4. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


5. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


6. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


7. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


8. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


9. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


10. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


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


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


13. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


14. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


15. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


16. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


17. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


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


19. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


20. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


21. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


22. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


23. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


24. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


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


26. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation. 


27. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


28. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


29. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


30. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


31. A:I’d like to know whether foreign banks earn less profit when they deal with small firms instead of large conglomerates. B:[   ] They earn more. A friend of mine told me so.


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


33. 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.


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


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


36. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


37. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


38. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


39. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


40. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


41. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


42. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


43. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


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


45. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


46. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


47. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


48. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


49. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


50. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.