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


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


3. 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. 


4. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


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


6. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


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


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


9. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


10. 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.”


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


12. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


13. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


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


15. 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.


16. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [   ] make their protests against the new policy.


17. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


18. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


19. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


20. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


21. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


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


23. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


24. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


25. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


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


27. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


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


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


30. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


31. How much do you guess [   ]?


32. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


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


34. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


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


37. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


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


39. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


40. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


41. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


42. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


43. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [   ] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


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


45. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


46. Could you please tell me [   ]?


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


48. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


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


50. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].