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


2. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


3. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


4. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


5. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.


6. I usually buy daily necessities in the same grocery store. The clerks know me because I'm a regular [   ].


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


8. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


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


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


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


12. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


14. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


15. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


16. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


17. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


18. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


19. I [   ] out a document when my boss walked into the office.


20. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


21. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


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


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


24. How much do you guess [   ]?


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


26. In my [   ], students shouldn’t spend too much time chatting on the Internet.


27. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


28. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


29. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


30. Public education [   ] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.


31. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


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


33. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


34. 《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.


35. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


36. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


37. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


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


39. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


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


41. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


42. Parents should have [   ] rules for their children. These rules should not change according to parents’ mood.


43. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


44. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


45. I didn’t believe [   ] Jeffrey said, [   ] annoyed him very much.


46. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


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


48. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


49. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


50. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.