1. 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.


2. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


3. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


4. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


5. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


6. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


7. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


8. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


9. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


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


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


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


13. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


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


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


16. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


17. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


18. Public education [   ] would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities.


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


20. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


21. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


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


23. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


24. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


25. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


26. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


27. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


28. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


29. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


30. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


31. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


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


33. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


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


35. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].


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


37. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


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


39. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


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


41. Has the contest already [   ]?


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


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


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


45. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


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


47. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


48. [   ] and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight.


49. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


50. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.