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


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


3. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


4. The government hopes that the charge for trash disposal can [   ] people from throwing away usable resources.


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


6. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


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


8. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


9. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


10. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


11. Free Spirit Team will probably __ the speech contest as it is much better than our team. 


12. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


13. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


14. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


15. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.


16. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


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


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


19. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


20. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


21. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


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


23. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


24. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


25. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


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


27. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


28. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


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


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


31. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


32. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


33. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


34. Market growth is the rate [   ] the overall market is growing.


35. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


36. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


37. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


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


39. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


40. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


41. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


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


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


44. The joke you told me really [   ].


45. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


46. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


47. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


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


49. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


50. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.