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


2. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


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


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


5. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


6. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


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


8. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


9. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


10. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


11. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


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


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


14. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


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


16. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


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


18. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


19. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


20. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].


21. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


22. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


23. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


24. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


25. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


26. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


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


28. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


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


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


31. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


32. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


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


34. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


35. Many journalists do not ____ whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in. 


36. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


37. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


38. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


39. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


40. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


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


42. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


43. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


45. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


46. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


47. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


48. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


49. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


50.     I read the proposal     the budget was so high.