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


2. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


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


4. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


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


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


7. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


8. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


9. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


10. The nurse supported the sick child because he was too weak [   ] by himself.


11. 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. 


12. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


13. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


14. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


15. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


16. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


17. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


18. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


19. 《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.


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


21. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


22. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


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


24. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


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


26. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


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


28. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


29. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


30. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [   ] make their protests against the new policy.


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


32. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


33. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


34. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


35. 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. 


36. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


37. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


38. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


39. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


40. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


41. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


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


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. My sister knows many passages from Shakespeare [   ]; she can memorize the details of his plays.


45. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


46. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


47. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


48. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


49. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


50. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.