1. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


2. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


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


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


5. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


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


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


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


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


10. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


11. Jenny was brought up in a poor family. She had to [   ] her free time to baby-sit her neighbor’s 2-year-old boy to pay for her high school education.


12. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


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


14. Most people like to talk about the subjects with [   ] they are most familiar.


15. All branch stores are required to fill out the [   ] report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock.


16. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


17. Steve Jobs’ [   ] mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry.


18. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


19. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


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


21. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


22. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


23. 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.


24. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


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


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. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


28. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


29. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


30. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


31. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


32. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


33. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


34. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


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


36. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


37. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


38. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


39. 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. [   ]


40. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


41. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


42. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


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


44. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


45. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


46. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


47. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


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


49. Could you please tell me [   ]?


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