1. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


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


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


4. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


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


6. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


7. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


8. A: What are you doing this weekend, Emma? B: [   ]


9. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


10. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


11. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


12. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


13. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


14. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


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


16. 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.


17. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


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


19. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


21. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


22. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


23. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


24. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


25. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


26. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


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


28. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


29. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


30. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


31. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


32. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


33. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


34. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.


35. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


36. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


37. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


38. This book offers a     guide to hotels in Tokyo. The author made a report on every single hotel there. 


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


40. At busy intersections, [   ] should cross the street via underground passages.


41. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


42. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


43. To see is    . 


44. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty __ the driver and the conductor. 


45. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


46. If a person doesn’t know a word, he or she should look it up in the [   ] in the back of the book.


47. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


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


49. 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.


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