1. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


2. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


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


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


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


6. We can find almost all the information we need [   ] surfing the Internet.


7. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


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


9. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


10. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


11. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


12. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


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


14. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


15. You can never make him [   ] his mind.


16. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


17. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


18. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


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


20. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


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


22. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


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


24. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


25. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


26. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


27. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


28. 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.


29. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


30. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


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


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


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


34. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


35. 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.


36. 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.


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


38. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


39. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


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


41. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


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


43. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


44. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


45. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


46. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


47. 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.


48. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


49. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


50. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.