1. Steve was [   ] with joy when he found he had won the first prize in the lottery.


2. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


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


4. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


5. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


6. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


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


8. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


9. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


10. A: Do you mind if I invite Kevin to our party? B: [   ]


11. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


12. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


13. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


14. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


15. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


16. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


17. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


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


19. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


20. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


21. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


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


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


24. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


25. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


26. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


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


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


29. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


30. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


31. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


32. A: What’s for dinner? B: How about some sushi? A: [   ] I prefer a hot bowl of noodles to a cold dish. B: I see. Let’s have our dinner at the noodles stand across the street.


33. [   ] intense competition, the prices of food and drinks would be much higher.


34. I usually buy daily necessities in the same grocery store. The clerks know me because I'm a regular [   ].


35. 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.


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


37. 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.


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


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


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


41. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


42. 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.


43. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


44. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


45. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


46. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


47. [   ] before the twentieth century, traders carried coffee from Africa to Arabia.


48. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


49. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


50. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute.