1. Nowadays, many industries try to do something for     problems. They know the earth is greatly damaged by pollutants. 


2. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


3. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


4. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


5. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


6. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


7. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


8. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


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


10. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


11. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


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


13. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


14. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


15. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


16. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


17. Parents with [   ] daughters and sons can bring up the problems they had with their 13 to 18 year-old children at the meeting next week.


18. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


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


20. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


21. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


22. The snow [   ] on the roads makes driving an extreme hazard for people rushing to work in the morning.


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


24. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


25. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


26. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


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


28. He can type very fast. He __ type 80 words a minute. 


29. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


30. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


31. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


32. The luxury tax is set to [   ] on July 1, but it has already dampened enthusiasm in the real estate market.


33. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


34. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


35. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


36. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


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


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. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


40. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


41. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


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


43. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


44. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


45. My family’s newest [   ] is a print shop in Taipei.


46. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


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


48. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, [   ] EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent.


49. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


50. When the orange trees [   ], there is a sweet fragrance in the air.