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


2. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


3. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


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


5. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


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


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


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


9. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


10. The social welfare system ____ provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support. 


11. Gardening is my mother's favorite [   ]. She loves to spend time taking care of the flowers.


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


13. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


14. I sent an email to the CEO of this company last week but have not received any [   ] yet.


15. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


16. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


17. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


18. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


19. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


20. The audience enthusiastically [   ] the pianist on her amazing performance.


21. 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?


22. A spokesperson for the MOTC says that the “fat cat“ problem will be [   ] in the coming weeks in order to meet the expectations of the public.


23. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


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


25. We can always work toward improving our self-control, and, [   ], we can help others do the same.


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


27. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


28. When the pop idol came to Taiwan, swarms of fans crowded the street outside the hotel, waiting for a [   ] of their hero.


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


30. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


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


32. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


33. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


34. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


35. 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.


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


37. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


38. Nancy screamed when she saw a taxi [   ] into an old woman on the street.


39. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


40. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


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


42. She claims to be an advocate of animal rights. [   ], she is always wearing fur and carrying a crocodile-skin purse.


43. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


44. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


45. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


46. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


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


48. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


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


50. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.