1. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


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


3. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


4. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


5. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


6. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


7. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


8. 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.


9. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


10. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


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


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


13. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


14. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


15. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


16. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


17. The minister went to Hong Kong to attend the conference [   ] our government.


18. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


19. I [   ] know him. I have talked to him no more than three times.


20. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


21. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


22. Cultures [   ], so we sometimes need to adjust our behavior when we are in a new country.


23. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, __, we can help others do the same. 


24. I want to see ____. 


25. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


26. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


27. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


28. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


29. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


30. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


31. Our teacher always tells us that knowledge should be [   ] through years, not gained in one day.


32. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business __. 


33. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


34. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


35. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


36. The social welfare system [   ] provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support.


37. The new medicine is still in [   ] stages and will not hit the market until next year.


38. The knife isn’t useful because its [   ] is dull.


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


40. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


41. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


42. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


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


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


45. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


46. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


47. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


48. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


49. My son is [   ] of the dark, so he never walks out of the house after sunset.


50. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.