1. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


2. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


3. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


4. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


5. Do you have [   ] for one thousand dollars?


6. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


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


8. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


9. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


10.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


11. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


12. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


13. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


14. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


15. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


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


17. The [   ] from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro is amazing.


18. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


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


20. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


21. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


22. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


23. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


24. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


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


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


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


29. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


30. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


31. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


32. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


33. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


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


35. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


36. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


37. How much do you guess [   ]?


38. [   ] and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight.


39. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


40. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


41. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


42. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


43. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


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


45. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


46. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


47. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


48. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


49. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


50. He can type very fast. He [   ] type 80 words a minute.