1. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


2. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [   ] through years, not gained in one day.


3. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


4. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


5. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


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


7. 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.


8. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


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


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


11. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


12. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


13. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


14. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


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


16. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


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


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


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


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


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


22. This contract is [   ] approval by both parties involved.


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


24. 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.


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


26. A: Excuse me. I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. B: [   ] A: I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. Can you help me find it?


27. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


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


29. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


30. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


31. 《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.


32. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


33. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


34. They made every possible [   ] to overcome the difficulty which they faced.


35. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


36. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


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


38. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


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


40. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


41. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


42. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


43. Many journalists do not ____ whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in. 


44. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


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


46. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


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


48. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


49. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


50. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].