1. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


2. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


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


4. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


5. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


6. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


7. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


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


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


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


11. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


12. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


13. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


14. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


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


16. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


17. 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.


18. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


19. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


20. 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.


21. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


22. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


23. The annual charity fundraising event is ____ by several financial institutions in Taiwan. 


24. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


25. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


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


27. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


28. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


29. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


30. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


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


32. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


33. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


34. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


35. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


36. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


37. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


38. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.


39. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


40. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


41. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


42. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


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


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


45. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


46. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


47. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


48. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


49. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


50. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.