1. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


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


3. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


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


5. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


6. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


7. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


8. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


9. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


10. The Taiwanese golfer won the championship in the professional golf    . 


11. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


12. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


13. 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.


14. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


15. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


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


17. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


18. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


19. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


20. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


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


22. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation. 


23. My brother is very [   ]; he won’t give up easily.


24. 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: [   ]


25. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


26. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


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


28. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.


29. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


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


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


32. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


33. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


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


35. Has the contest already [   ]?


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


37. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


38. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


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


40. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


41. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


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


43. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


44. No other girl in her class dances [   ] as she does.


45. 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.


46. 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.


47. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


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


49. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


50. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.