1. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


2. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


3. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


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


5. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].


6. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


7. Could you please tell me [   ]?


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


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


10. Little kids begin learning their mother tongue by [   ] what they hear around them.


11. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


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


13. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


14. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


15. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


16. The minister went to Hong Kong to attend the conference [   ] our government.


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


18. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


19. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


20. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


21. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


22. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


23. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


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


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


26. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


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


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


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


30. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


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


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


33. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


34. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


35. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


36. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


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


38. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


39. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


40. A:I’d like to know whether foreign banks earn less profit when they deal with small firms instead of large conglomerates. B:[   ] They earn more. A friend of mine told me so.


41. A: Excuse me. I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. B: [   ] A: I lost my cell phone on the MRT train. Can you help me find it?


42. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


43. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


44. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


45. 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. 


46. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


47. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


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


49. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


50. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.