1. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


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


3. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


4. The Ministry of Finance announced tax [   ] for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji.


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


6. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


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


8. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


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


10. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


11. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


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


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


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


15. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


16. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


17. I want to see ____. 


18. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a [   ] in the next few years.


19. The shopping [   ] policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy.


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


21. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


22. Due to the winter storm, hundreds of flights were [   ] and many passengers had to stay in airports.


23. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


24. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


25. The food critic was famous for [   ] chefs that didn't give him complimentary dinner.


26. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


27. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


28. The field is too barren to yield crops, so the farmers decide to put some [   ] on it.


29. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


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


31. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


32. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


33. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


34. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


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


36. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


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


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


39. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


40. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


41. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


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


43. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


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


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


46. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


47. To see is    . 


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


49. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


50. 《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.