1. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


2. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


3. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


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


5. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


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


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


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


9. When traveling around the world, a person must [   ] eating different types of food.


10. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


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


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


13. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


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


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


16. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


17. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


18. A:I’d like to know whether foreign banks earn less profit when they deal with small firms instead of large conglomerates. B:[   ] They earn more. A friend of mine told me so.


19. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


20. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


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


22. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


23. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


24. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


25. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


26. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


27. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


28. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


29. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


30. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


31. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


32. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.


33. Dr. Wilson, [   ] is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.


34. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


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


36. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


37. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


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


39. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


40. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


41. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


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


43. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


44. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


45. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


46. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


47. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


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


49. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


50. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.