1. It is essential that officials at all levels of government refuse to accept [   ] from business interests.


2. Sharon was going to pay for the yellow blouse with credit card, [   ] then decided to pay cash instead.


3. The total number of the [   ] people in that remote area is decreasing.


4. Las Vegas is a tourist [   ]. It's a must-go place for visitors who go to the U.S. for vacation.


5. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


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


7. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, __ EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent. 


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


9.     the CEO walked into the conference room, all department managers became very nervous. 


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


11. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


12. The traffic accident took three lives, [   ] the truck driver.


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


14. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


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


16. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


17. I have fallen in love with a girl [   ] father is a famous writer.


18. We should work together [   ].


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


20. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


21. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


22. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!


23. 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.


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


25. A brand brings a set of __ in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin. 


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


27. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


28. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


29. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.


30. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


31. A:Good morning, traveler’s check department. B:I’ve lost my traveler’s checks. I want to stop payment. A: [   ] Your name, please.


32. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


33. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


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


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


36. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


37. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


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


39. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


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


41. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


42. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


43. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


44. Could you please tell me [   ]?


45. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


46. Peggy has a big advantage [   ] most girls when it comes to basketball because she’s so tall.


47. A:Hi, John. How’re you doing today? B: [   ]


48. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


49. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


50. I went to the store [   ].