1. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


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


3. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


4. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


5. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


6. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


7. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!


8. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


9. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


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


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


12. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


13. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


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


15. Jane got a high score on the English test today. She [   ] very hard last night.


16. 《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.


17. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


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


19. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


20. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


21. Benson [   ] his back when he fell off the tree.


22. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


23. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


24. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


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


26. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


27. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


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


29. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


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


31. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, __, we can help others do the same. 


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


33. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


34. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


35. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [   ] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


36. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


37. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


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


39. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


40. The police have suspected him of involvement in the suicide bombing but there is no [   ] evidence to arrest him.


41. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


42. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


43. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


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


45. We should work together [   ].


46. Many schools no longer ask students to wear [   ] nowadays.


47. You can never make him [   ] his mind.


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


49. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


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