1. 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. 


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


3. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


4. My twin sister’s values have [   ] so much over the years that we are no longer compatible.


5. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


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


7. Mary is never absent and always studies hard, so she [   ] as one of the excellent students in her class.


8. She looked immensely [   ] when she learned that her son had survived the crash.


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


10. For the sake of health, many people have dramatically reduced the amount of red meat they [   ].


11. No city, Tel Aviv or Jerusalem __, is home to more Jewish people than New York. 


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


13. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


14. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


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


16. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


17. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


18. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


19. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


20. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


21. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


22. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


23. In this industry, you really need to keep [   ] if you don't want to be caught off guard.


24. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


25. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


26. The congressmen have reached a [   ] that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building.


27. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


28. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


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


30. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


31. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


32. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


33. Where are you going? I’m going to the [   ].


34. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


35. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


36. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


37. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


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


39. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


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


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


42. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


43. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


44. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


45. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


46. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


47. Let’s [   ] jump to the conclusion, okay?


48. Students must study hard, [   ] they will fail the test.


49. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


50. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up