1. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


2. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


3. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


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


5. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any [   ].


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


7. ____ the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it. 


8. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


9. The government should take measures to control the growing [   ]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


11. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


12. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


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


14. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


15. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


16. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


17. 《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.


18. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


19. 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.


20. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


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


22. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


23. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


24. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


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


26. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


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


28. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


29. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


30. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


31. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


32. The search engine gives the user easy [   ] to the required information.


33. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


34. A harmful chemical has been found in US beef products, so many [   ] choose to buy local beef instead.


35. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


36. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


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


38. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


39. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


40. 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.


41. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


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


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


44. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


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


46. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


47. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


48. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


49. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


50. A:How nice to meet you again, Ms. Wu. B: [   ]