1. 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.


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


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


4. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


5. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


6. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


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


8. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


9. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


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


11. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


12. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


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


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


15. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


16. I may not be as [   ] as you, but I believe my hard work can make me successful in the long run.


17. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


18. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


19. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


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


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


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


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


24. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


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


26. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


27. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


28. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


29. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


30. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


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


32. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


33. The piano is one of the most popular musical [   ] today.


34. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


35. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


36. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


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


38. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


39. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


40. 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.


41. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


42. He bought a car right after he obtained a driver's [   ].


43. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


44. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


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


46. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


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


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


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


50. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.