1. He didn’t want his wife to worry, so he was [   ] to tell her he didn’t feel well.


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


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


4. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


5. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


6. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


7. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


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


9. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


10. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


11. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


12. ____ you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP. 


13. A: Is the treasurer in his office every day? B:Oh yes. [   ] he must sign all checks, he must be here all the time.


14. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


15. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


16. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


17. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


18. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


19. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


20. 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.


21. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


22. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


23. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


24. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


25. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


26. Paparazzi are photographers who [   ] celebrities’ privacy by taking their pictures.


27. In this age of globalization, when people have more chances to travel, it is a great [   ] to speak more than one language.


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


29. A: Why did you feed that kitty? B:There is nothing [   ] a homeless cat.


30. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


31. I usually buy daily necessities in the same grocery store. The clerks know me because I'm a regular [   ].


32. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


33. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


34. 《Mary》: How much juice would you like? 《Ted》: [   ] 《Mary》: No problem. We’ve plenty.


35. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


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


37. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


38. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


39. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


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


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


42. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


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


44. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


45. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


46. I remember you. You [   ] to go to school here.


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


48. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


49. 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. 


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