1. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


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


3. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


4. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


5. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


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


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


8.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


9. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


10. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


11. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


12. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


13. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


14. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


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


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


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


18. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


19. The social welfare system ____ provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support. 


20. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


21. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


22. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


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


24. 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.


25. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


26. Could you please tell me [   ]?


27. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


28. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


29. A [   ] has four corners.


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


31. 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.


32. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


33. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


34. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


35. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


36. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


37. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


38. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


39. 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.


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


41. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


42. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


43. The annual charity fundraising event is ____ by several financial institutions in Taiwan. 


44. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


45. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


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


47. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


48. We should work together [   ].


49. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


50. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.