1. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


2. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


3. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


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


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


6. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


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


8. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


9. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


10. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


11. In order to prevent casualties, all the residents in the village were [   ] before the typhoon.


12. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


13. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


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


15. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


16. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


17. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


18. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


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


20. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


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


22. A: I love to look at the ancient art. B: [   ]We can learn a lot from them.


23. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


24. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


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


26. Many ads use our __—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product. 


27. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


28. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


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


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


31. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


32. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


33. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


34. 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 [   ].


35. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


36. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


37. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


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


39. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


40. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


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


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


43. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


44. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


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


46. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


47. I think I should be going now. I’ve got to [   ] my son at the school in ten minutes.


48. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


49. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


50. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.