1. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


2. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


3. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


4. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


5. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


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


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


8. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


9. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


10. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


11. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


12. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


13. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


14. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


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


16. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


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


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


19. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


20. Has the contest already [   ]?


21. 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.


22. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


23. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.


24.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


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


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


27. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


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


29. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


30. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


31. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


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


33. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


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


35. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


36. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


37. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


38. 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. 


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


40. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


41. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


42. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


43. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


44. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


45. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


46. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


47. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


48. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


49. 《Mary》: How much juice would you like? 《Ted》: [   ] 《Mary》: No problem. We’ve plenty.


50. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.