1. 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.


2. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


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


4. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


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


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


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


8. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


9. The search engine gives the user easy [   ] to the required information.


10. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


11. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


12. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


13. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


14. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


15. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


16. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


17. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


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


19. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


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


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


22. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


23. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


24. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


25. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


26. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


27. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and [   ] knowledge to invest.


28. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


29. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


30. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


31. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


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


33. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


34. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


35. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


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


37. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


38. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


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


40. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


41. 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.


42. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


43. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


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


45. That old man has no family, so he sometimes gets very, very [   ].


46. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


47. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


48. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


49. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


50. [   ] warming has caused dramatic climatic changes in many areas around the world.