1. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


2. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


3. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


4. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


5. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


6. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


7. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


8. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


9. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


10. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


11. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


12. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


13. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


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


15. 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: [   ]


16. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


17. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


18. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


19. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


20. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


21. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


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


23. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


24. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


25. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


26. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


27. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


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


29. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


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


31. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


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


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


34. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.


35. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


36. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


37. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


38. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


39. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


40. 《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.


41. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


42. How much do you guess [   ]?


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


44. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


45. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [   ].


46. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


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


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


49. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


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