1. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


2. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


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


4. I __ know him. I have talked to him no more than three times. 


5. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


6. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


7. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


8. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


9. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


10. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


11. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


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


13. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


14. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


15. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


16. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


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


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


19. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


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


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


22. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


23. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


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


25. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


26. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


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


28. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the [   ] of children’s writing skills.


29. I have to study for my math exam. I don’t want any [   ]. Please do not talk to me or play loud music.


30. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


31. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


32. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


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


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


35. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


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


37. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


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


39. This contract is [   ] approval by both parties involved.


40. 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.


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


42. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


43. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


44. 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.


45. 《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. [   ]


46. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


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


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


49. They made every possible [   ] to overcome the difficulty which they faced.


50. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.