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


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


3. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


4. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


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


6. The government should take measures to control the growing [   ]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


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


8. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


9. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


10. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


11. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


12. You [   ] your father the truth then. That way, he wouldn't be so angry with you now.


13. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


14. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


15. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


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


17. It is a [   ] of law to ride a motorcycle without wearing a helmet.


18. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


19. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


20. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


21. In the past year I have developed an important relationship with my [   ].


22. [   ] production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries.


23. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


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


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


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


27. Parents should have [   ] rules for their children. These rules should not change according to parents’ mood.


28. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


29. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


30. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


31. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


32. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


33. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


34. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


35. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


36. 《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.


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


38. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


39. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


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


41. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


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


43. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


44. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


45. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


46. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


47. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


48. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


49. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


50. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.