1. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


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


3. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


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


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


6. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


7. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


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


9. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


10. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


11. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


12. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


13. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


14. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


15. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


16. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


17. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


18. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


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


20. Steve Jobs’ [   ] mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry.


21. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


22. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


23. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


24. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


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


26. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


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


28. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


29. 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.


30. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


31.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


32. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


33. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


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


35. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


36. A thorough analysis of market ____ can increase the success rate of a new product. 


37. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


38. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


39. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


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


41. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


42. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


43. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


44. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


45. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


46. A 5-year-old child was lost in the __. The forest made it hard to trace him down. 


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


48. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


49. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


50. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.