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


2. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


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


4. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


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


6. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


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


8. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


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


10. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


11. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


12. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


13. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


14. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


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


16. A 5-year-old child was lost in the [   ]. The forest made it hard to trace him down.


17. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


18. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


19. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


20. The window [   ] by my little brother yesterday.


21. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


22. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


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


24. 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.


25. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


26. 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.


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


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


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


30. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


31. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


32. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


33. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


34. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


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


36. 《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.


37. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


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


39. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


40. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


41. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


42. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


43. I was so hungry that I ate one cookie after [   ] until they were all gone.


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


45. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


46. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


47. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


48. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


49. 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: [   ]


50. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.