1. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky. 


2. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


3. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


4. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


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


6. The main thing that makes mobile phones [   ] harmful is radiation.


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


8. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


9. [   ] she told me I was her good friend, she never talked to me about her problems.


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


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


12. [   ] intense competition, the prices of food and drinks would be much higher.


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


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


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


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


17. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


18. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


19. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


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


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


22. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


23. It was really a [   ] for the little boy to survive the air crash.


24. A 5-year-old child was lost in the __. The forest made it hard to trace him down. 


25. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


26. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


27. Jack [   ] to help clean the classroom after school. Everybody is surprised because he is usually very lazy.


28. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


29. I want to see [   ].


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


31. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


32. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


33. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


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


35. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].


36. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


37. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


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


39. We are so glad that Miss Snow is teaching [   ] English.


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


41. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


42. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


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


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


45. John [   ] broke his glasses while playing basketball with his classmates. He should have been more careful.


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


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


48. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


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


50. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.