1. A: I love to look at the ancient art. B: [   ]We can learn a lot from them.


2. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


3. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


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


5. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


6. Could you please tell me [   ]?


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


8. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


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


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


11. 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. 


12. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


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


14. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


15. The total number of the [   ] people in that remote area is decreasing.


16. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


17. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


18. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


19. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


20. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


21. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


22. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


23. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


24. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


25. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


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


27. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


28. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


29. Dr. Wilson, __ is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week. 


30. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


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


32. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


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


34. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


35. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


36. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


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. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


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


40. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


41. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


42. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


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


44. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


45. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


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


47. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


48. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


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


50. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.