1. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


2. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


3. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


4. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


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


6. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


7. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.


8. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


9. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


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


11. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


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


13. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


14. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


15. If you want to be promoted at work, you need to work [   ].


16. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.


17. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


18. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


19. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


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


21. The freeway is now [   ] to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday.


22. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


23. 《Lin》: You look so angry. What happened? 《Chen》:This morning I took my car to the garage to have them check the air-conditioner. They only gave it a once-over, refilled it with some Freon, and charged me 3,000 dollars! 《Lin》: No wonder you’re livid. [   ]


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


25. We still haven't got used to [   ] in the hot and humid city after these many years.


26. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


27. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


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


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


30. She could not concentrate when phone calls or visitors kept interrupting her thoughts, so she took a [   ] walk along the river, thinking over her career plan.


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


32. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


33. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


34. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


35. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


36. I want to see ____. 


37. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


38. The total number of the staff is [   ] larger in our company than that in yours.


39. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


40. How much do you guess [   ]?


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


42. 《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.


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


44. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


45. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


46. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


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


48. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


49. 《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.


50. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.