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


2. 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.


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


4. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


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


6. 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. 


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


8. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


9. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


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


11. 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.


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


13. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


14. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


15. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


16. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


17. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


18. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


19. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


20. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


21. 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: [   ]


22. You like this movie, and [   ].


23. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


24. 《Sylvia》: What's your favorite season? 《Amy》: [   ] 《Sylvia》: Me too. I hate cold winter days.


25. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


26. 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.


27. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


28. A: You look awful. What’s wrong? B:I can’t sleep well these days. I still have nightmares about the car accident. It’s really scary to know that your life is still at risk even when you follow the traffic rules. A:I understand how you feel. All I can say is that [   ].


29. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


30. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


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


32. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


33. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


34. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


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


36. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


37. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


38. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


39. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


40. 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.


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


42. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


43. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


44. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


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


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


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


48. Reading detective stories is one of Steve’s favorite [   ].


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


50. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.