1. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


2. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


3. We should work together [   ].


4. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


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


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


7. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


8. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


9. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


10. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Saturday the United States and China can help pull the world out of economic [   ] by working together.


11. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


12. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


13. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


14. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


15. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


16. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


17. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed ____ a suicide. 


18. Joe is really [   ] about the party tonight. He’s making lots of preparations to make sure everyone can have a good time.


19. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


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


21. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


22. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


23. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


24. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


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


26. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


27. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


28. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


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


30. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


31. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


32. Nancy screamed when she saw a taxi [   ] into an old woman on the street.


33. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


34. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


35. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


36. My son is [   ] of the dark, so he never walks out of the house after sunset.


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


38. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


39. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


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


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


42. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


43. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


44. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


45. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


46. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


47. Dr. Wilson, [   ] is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.


48. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


49. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


50. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.