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


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


3. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


4. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation. 


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


6. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


7. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


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


9.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


10. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


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


12. It [   ] me two hours to get there because the traffic was awful.


13. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


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


15. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


16. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


17. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


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


19. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


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


21. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


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


23. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


24. [   ], I continued working until late last night.


25. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


26. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


27. Snow [   ] more solar radiation than liquid water. Therefore, don’t forget to protect your eyes when you go skiing.


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


29. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


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


31. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


32. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


33. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


34. We should work together [   ].


35. Research in the environment has [   ] that the rain forests throughout the world are being ruthlessly destroyed.


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


37. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


38. 《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.


39. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


40. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


41. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


42. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


43. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


44. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


45. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


46. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


47. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


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


49. To see is    . 


50. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.