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


2. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


3. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


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


5. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


6. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


7. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


8. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


9. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


10. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


11. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


12. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be [   ] of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.


13. 《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.


14. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


15. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


16. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


17. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


18. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


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


20. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


21. A thorough analysis of market ____ can increase the success rate of a new product. 


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


23. A: I love to look at the ancient art. B: [   ]We can learn a lot from them.


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


25. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


26. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


27. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


28. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


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


30. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


31. 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. 


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


33. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


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


35. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


36. ____ the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it. 


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


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


39. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


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


41. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


42. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


43. 《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.


44. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


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


46. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


47. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


48. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


49. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


50. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.