1. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


2. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


3. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


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


5. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


6. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


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


8. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


9. Parents with [   ] daughters and sons can bring up the problems they had with their 13 to 18 year-old children at the meeting next week.


10. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


11. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


12. The joke you told me really [   ].


13. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


14. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


15. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


16. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


17. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


18. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


19. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


20. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


21. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


22. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


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


24. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


25. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


26. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


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


28. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


29. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


30. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


31. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


32. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


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


34. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


35. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


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


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


38. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [   ] home in the Dublin suburbs.


39. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


40. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


41. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


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


43. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


44. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


45. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


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


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


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


49. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


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