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


2. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


3. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


4. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


5. A few political extremists ____ the crowd to attack the police. 


6. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


7. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


8. Benson [   ] his back when he fell off the tree.


9. Professor Lin does [   ] not late assignments. Students have to hand them in on time.


10. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


11. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


12. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


13. I’d like to take [   ] of this opportunity to thank you all for your co-operation.


14. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


15. Many portable products are made as     as possible for user’s ease to carry. 


16. In my [   ], students shouldn’t spend too much time chatting on the Internet.


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


18. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


19. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


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


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


22. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


23. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


24. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


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


26. 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.


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


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


29. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


30. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


31. At Patty’s wedding, her mother made a few polite [   ] about her husband’s family.


32. The approaching typhoon forced the organizer     the game. 


33. After many years of moving, Daniel finally found a [   ] home in the Dublin suburbs.


34. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


35. Research shows that only some animals are able to [   ] in the wild after being released from the zoo.


36. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


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


38. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


39. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


40. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


41. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


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


43. Though unwilling to follow his father’s footsteps, Jason still [   ] the family business when his father passed away.


44. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


45. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


46. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


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


48. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


49. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


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