1. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


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


3. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


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


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


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


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


8. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


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


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


11. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


12. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


13. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


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


15. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


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


17. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


18. 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?


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


20. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s [   ] the technology of hybrid engine.


21. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


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


23. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


24. The piano is one of the most popular musical [   ] today.


25. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


26. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


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


28. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


29. I read about the crime in the [   ].


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


31. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


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


33. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


34. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


35. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


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


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


38. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


39. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


40. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


41. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


42. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


43. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


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


45. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


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


47. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


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


49. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


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