1. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


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


3. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


4. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


5. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


6. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


7. The [   ] of food in this world is unequal. Some suffer from hunger in many areas such as in Africa.


8. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


9. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


10. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


11. [   ] warming has caused dramatic climatic changes in many areas around the world.


12. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


13. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


14. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


15. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


16. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


17. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


18. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


19. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


20. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


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


22. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


23. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


24. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


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


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


27. 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. 


28. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


29. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


30. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


31. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


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


33. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


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


35. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


36. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


37. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


38. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


39. 《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.


40. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


41. Has the contest already [   ]?


42. 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.


43. The freeway is now [   ] to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday.


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


45. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


46. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


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


48. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


49. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


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