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


2. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


3. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


4. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


5. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


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


7. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


8. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


9. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


10. 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. 


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


12. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


13. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less __ to some sort of superstition. 


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


15. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


16. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


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


18. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


19. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


20. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


21. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


22. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


23. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


24. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


25. Professor Lin does [   ] not late assignments. Students have to hand them in on time.


26. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


27. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


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


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


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


31. The team that won the championship was awarded a glittering [   ].


32. 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.


33. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


34. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


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


36. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


37. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


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


39. 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 [   ].


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


41. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


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


43. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


44. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


45. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


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


47. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


48. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


49. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


50. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.