1. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


2. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


3. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


4. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


5. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


6. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


7. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


8. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


9. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


10. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


11. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


12. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


13. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


14. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


15. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


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


17. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


18. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


19. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


20. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


21. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


22. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [   ] make their protests against the new policy.


23. Jane got a high score on the English test today. She [   ] very hard last night.


24. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


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


26. 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.


27. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


28. 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.


29. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


30. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


31. She could not concentrate when phone calls or visitors kept interrupting her thoughts, so she took a [   ] walk along the river, thinking over her career plan.


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


33. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


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


35. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


36. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


37. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


38. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


39. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


40. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


41. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


42. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


43. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


44. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


45. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


46. A: Excuse me. I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. B: [   ] A: I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. Can you help me find it?


47. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


48. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


49. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


50. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.