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


2. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


3. 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.


4. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


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


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


7. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


8. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


9. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


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


11. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


12. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


13. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


14. Which fruit is this country famous for, bananas or [   ] ?


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


16. To see is    . 


17. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


18. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


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


20. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


21. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


22. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


23. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


24. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


25. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


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


27. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


28. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


29. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


31. 《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. [   ]


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


33. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


34. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


35. I read about the crime in the [   ].


36. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


37. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


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


39. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


40. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


41. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


42.     I read the proposal     the budget was so high. 


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


44. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


45. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


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


47. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


48. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


49. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


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