1. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


2. [   ] warming has caused dramatic climatic changes in many areas around the world.


3. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


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


5. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


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


7. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


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


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


10. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


11. The government is figuring out ways to maintain our economic [   ] so that the unemployment rate will go down.


12. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


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


14. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


15. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


16. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


17. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


18. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


19. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


20. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


21. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


22. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


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


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


25. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


26. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


27. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


28. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


29. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


30. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


31. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


32. 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.


33. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


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


35. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


36. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


37. 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.


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


39. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


40. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


41. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


42. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


43. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


44. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


45. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


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


47. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


48. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


49. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


50. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood.