1. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


2. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


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


4. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


5. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


6. 《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.


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


8. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


9. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


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


11. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


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


13. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


14. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


15. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


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


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


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


19. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


20. In my [   ], students shouldn’t spend too much time chatting on the Internet.


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


22. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


23. The UN has __ its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon. 


24. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


25. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


26. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


27. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


28. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system [   ] in three months.


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


30. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


31. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


32. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


33. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


34. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


35. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


36. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


37. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


38. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


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


40. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


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


42. The government is figuring out ways to maintain our economic [   ] so that the unemployment rate will go down.


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


44. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


45. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


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


47. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


48. 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.


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


50. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.