1. 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.


2. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


3. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


4. 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.


5. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


6. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


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


8. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


9. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


10. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


11. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


12. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


13. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


14. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


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


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


17. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


18. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


19. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


20. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


21. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


22. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


23. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


24. 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.


25. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


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


27. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


28. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


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


30. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


31. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


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


33. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


34. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


35. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


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


37. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


38. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


39. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


40. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


41. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


42. I think I should be going now. I’ve got to [   ] my son at the school in ten minutes.


43. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


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


45. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


46. 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. 


47. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


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


49. The annual charity fundraising event is ____ by several financial institutions in Taiwan. 


50. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.