1. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


2. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


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


4. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


5. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


6. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


7. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


8. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


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


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


11. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


12. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


13. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


14. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


15. 《Customer》: I’m looking for a portable CD player. 《Salesgirl》: [   ]《Customer》: Hmm. Do you have something a little less expensive?


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


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


18. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


19. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


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


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


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


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


24. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


25. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


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


27. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


28. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


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


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


31. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


32. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


33. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


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


35. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


36. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


37. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


38. 《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.


39. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


40. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


41. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


42. Many journalists do not ____ whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in. 


43. When traveling around the world, a person must [   ] eating different types of food.


44. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


45. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


46. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


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


48. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


49. Parents should have [   ] rules for their children. These rules should not change according to parents’ mood.


50. There were hundreds of [   ] at this ball game.