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


2. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


3. What can you tell me about [   ] the subway in Tokyo?


4. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


5. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


6. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


7. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


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


9. The town [   ] great changes since I was here last time.


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


11. Yani Tseng, who won several ladies professional golf championships, spent [   ] of time practicing golf before she became so successful.


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


13. A thorough analysis of market ____ can increase the success rate of a new product. 


14. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


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


16. What is an instrument which is used to see things far away?


17. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


18. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


19. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem [   ], is home to more Jewish people than New York.


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


21. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


22. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


23. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


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


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


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


27. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


28. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


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


30. A: What are you doing this weekend, Emma? B: [   ]


31. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


32. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


33. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


34. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


35. [   ] the development of human civilization, it is plain to see that human beings are easily corrupted by power.


36. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


37. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


38. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


39. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


40. [   ] everyone else was studying hard for the midterm, Jimmy was reading comic strips to kill the time.


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


42. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


43. 《Mary》: We were too late for the concert! 《Tom》: [   ] It wasn’t very good anyway.


44. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


45. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


46. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


47. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


48. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, __, we can help others do the same. 


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


50. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.