1. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


2. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


3. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


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


5. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


6. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


7. It seemed that the walls    . 


8. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.


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


10. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


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


12. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


13. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


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


15. 《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.


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


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


18. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


19. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


20. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


21. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


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


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


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


25. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


26. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


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


28. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


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


30. 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.


31. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


32. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


33. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


34. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


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


36. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


37. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


38. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


39. Jenny was brought up in a poor family. She had to [   ] her free time to baby-sit her neighbor’s 2-year-old boy to pay for her high school education.


40. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


41. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


42. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


43. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


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


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


46. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


47. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


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


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


50. I want to see [   ].