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


2. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


3. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


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


5. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


6. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


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


8. 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.


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


10. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


11. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


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


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


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


15. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


16. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].


17. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


18. How much do you guess [   ]?


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


20. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


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


23. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


24. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


25. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


26. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


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


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. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


30.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


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


32. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


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


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


35. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


36. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


37. [   ] intense competition, the prices of food and drinks would be much higher.


38. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


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


40. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


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


42. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


43. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


44. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


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


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


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


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


49. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


50. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.