1. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


2. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


3. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


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


5. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


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


7. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


8. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


9. 《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.


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


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


12. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


13. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


14. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


15. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


16. In the previous year, you [   ] ballpoint pens and pocket calendars to my school. Will you do the same this year?


17. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


18. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


19. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


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


21. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


22. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


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


24. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


25. 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. 


26. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


27. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


28. 《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.


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


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


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


32. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


33. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


34. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


35. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


36. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


37. The snow [   ] on the roads makes driving an extreme hazard for people rushing to work in the morning.


38. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


39. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


40. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


41. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


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


43. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


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


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


46. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


47. It seemed that the walls    . 


48. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


49. The production of bread mainly includes the [   ] such as flour, sugar and eggs.


50. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.