1. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


2. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


3. [   ] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


4. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


5. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


6. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


7. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


8. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


9. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]


10. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


11. There are two people in the office. One is John and [   ] is William.


12. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


13. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


14. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


15. Could you please tell me [   ]?


16. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


17. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


18. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


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


20. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


21. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


22. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge [   ] to the new government.


23. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


24. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


25. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


26. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


27. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


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


29. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


30. 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.


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


32. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


33. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


34. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


35. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


36. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


37. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


38. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


39. 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.


40. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


41. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


42. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


43. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


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


45. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


46. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


47. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


48. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


49. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


50. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.