1. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


2. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


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


4. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


5. We have been waiting for Jack for almost two hours. I wonder [   ].


6. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


7. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


8. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


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


10. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


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


12. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


13. There are two people in the office. One is John and [   ] is William.


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


15. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


16. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


17. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


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


19. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


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


21. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


22. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


23. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


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


25. 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.


26. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


27. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


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


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


30. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


31. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


32. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


33. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


34. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


35. Tom is very [   ] and helpful, and it has been nice having him in class.


36. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


37. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


38. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


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


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


41. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, [   ], we can help others do the same.


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


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


44. If a person doesn’t know a word, he or she should look it up in the [   ] in the back of the book.


45. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


46. Many young people today are [   ] with fashion and style. They care more about what they wear than what they think or believe.


47. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


48. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


49. Tom’s colleagues threw a [   ] party for him the day before he officially retired. They wanted to show how much they would miss him.


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