1. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


2. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


3. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


4. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


5. Not until Toyota debuted the model Prius in the late 1990s ____ the technology of hybrid engine. 


6. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


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


8. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


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


10. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


11. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


12. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


13. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


14. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


15. 《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.


16. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


17. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


18. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


19. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


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


21. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


22. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


23. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


24. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


25. 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.


26. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


27. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


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


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


30. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


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


32. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


33. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


34. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


35. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


36. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


37. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


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


39. 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.


40. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


41. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


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


43. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


44. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


45. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


46. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


47. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


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


49. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


50. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.