1. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


2. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


3. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


4. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


5. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


6. 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.


7. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


8. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


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


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


11. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


12. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


13. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


14. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


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


16. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


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


18. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


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


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


21. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


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


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


24. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


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


26. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


27. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


28. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


29. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


30. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


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


32. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


33. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


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


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


36. We have been [   ] of the law firm for many years and are satisfied with the legal services provided.


37. 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.


38. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


39. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


40. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


41. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


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


43. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


44. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


45. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


46. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


47. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


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


49. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


50. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.