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


2. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


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


4. Under no circumstances [   ] accept his proposal of buying our factory.


5. By that time the theater was already [   ], so we had to buy tickets for the next day.


6. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


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


8. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


9. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


10. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and __ knowledge to invest. 


11. A:Why did Judy leave? B: [   ]


12. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


13. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the ____ for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.  


14. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


15. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


16. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


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


18. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


19. The government should take measures to control the growing [   ]. Food prices have gone up sharply recently.


20. Chinese traveling abroad began as a trickle in the '90s, but they are [   ] Asian destinations like a tourism tsunami.


21. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


22. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


23. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


24. 《Doris》: Did you sleep well last night? 《Jennifer》:No, I had an awful night. [   ] in the middle of the night, and couldn't get back to sleep.


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


26. Many journalists do not ____ whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in. 


27. 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. 


28. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


29. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.


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


31. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


32. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


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


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


35. I don’t know [   ]. Why not call and ask him in person?


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


37. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


38. 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.


39. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


40. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


41. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


42. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


43. The Taiwanese golfer won the championship in the professional golf    . 


44. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


45. Imagine [   ] an extra day off this weekend. That would be great.


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


47. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


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


49. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


50. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels.