1. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


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


3. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.


4. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


5. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


6. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


7. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


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


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


10. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


11. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


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


13. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


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


15. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


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


17. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


18. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


19. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


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


21. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


22. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


23. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


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


25. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


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


27. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


28. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


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


30. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


31. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


32. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


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


34. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


35. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


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


37. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


38. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


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


40. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


41. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


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


43. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


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


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


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


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


48. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


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


50. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].