1. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


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


3. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


4. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


5. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


6. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


7. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


8. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


9. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


10. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.


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


12. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


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


14. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


15. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


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


17. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


18. 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.


19. 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. 


20. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


21. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


22. 《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.


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


24. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


25. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


26. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


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


28. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


29. 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.


30. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


31. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


32. 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.


33. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


34. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


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


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


37. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


38. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s [   ] the technology of hybrid engine.


39. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


40. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


41. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


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


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


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


45. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky. 


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


47. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


48. 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.


49. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


50. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!