1. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


2. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


3. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


4. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


5. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


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


7. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


8. 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.


9. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


10. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


11. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


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


13. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


14. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


15. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


16. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


17. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


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


19. Professor Lin does [   ] not late assignments. Students have to hand them in on time.


20. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


21. Could you please tell me [   ]?


22. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


23. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


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


25. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


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


27. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


28. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


29. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


30. My son is [   ] of the dark, so he never walks out of the house after sunset.


31. A: Why did you feed that kitty? B:There is nothing [   ] a homeless cat.


32. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


33. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


34. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


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


36. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


37. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


38. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


39. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


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


41. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


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


43. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


44. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


45. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


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


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


48. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


49. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


50. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.