1. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


2. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


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


4. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


5. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


6. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


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


8. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


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


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


11. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


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


13. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


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


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


16. Could you please tell me [   ]?


17. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


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


19. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


20. [   ] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


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


22. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


23. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


24. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


25. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


26. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


27. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


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


29. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


30. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


31. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


32. I like this movie very much. I have seen it [   ].


33. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is [   ] interesting.


34. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


35. The cars are moving so slowly that I can [   ] them just by walking fast.


36. __ and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight. 


37. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


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


39. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.


40. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


41. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


42. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


43. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


44. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


45. The UN has [   ] its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.


46. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


47. [   ] help us fly kites in spring and cool us in summer.


48. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


49. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


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