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


2. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


3. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


4. 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.


5. The government should take measures to control the growing [   ]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


6. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


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


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


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


10. 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.


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


12. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


13. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


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


15. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


16. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


17. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


18. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


19. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


20. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


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


22. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


23. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


24. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


25. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


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


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


28. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


29. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


30. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


31. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


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


33. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


34. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


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


36. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


37. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


38. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


39. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


40. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


41. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


42. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


43. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


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


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


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


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


48. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


49. 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?


50. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.