1. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


2. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


3. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


4. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


5. The freeway is now [   ] to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday.


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


7. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


8. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


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


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


11. The patient appreciated [   ] breakfast in bed when she wasn’t feeling well.


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


13. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


14. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


15. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


16. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


17. The western coalition is trying to [   ] Libya’s air-defense system to protect civilians and help rebel forces.


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


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


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


21. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


22. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


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


24. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


25. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


26. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


27. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


28. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


29. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


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


31. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


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


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


34. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


35. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


36. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


37. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


38. 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.


39. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


40. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


41. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


42. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


43. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


44. 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. 


45. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


46. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


47. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


48. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


49. Most students think that there is a need to [   ] bus fare, but not all students agree to have the fare increased by 35 percent.


50. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.