1. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


2. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


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


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


5. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


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


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


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


9. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


11. I will attend Mr. Wang’s wedding [   ] my father, who has gone to Hong Kong on business.


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


13. Most students think that there is a need to [   ] bus fare, but not all students agree to have the fare increased by 35 percent.


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


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


16. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


17. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


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


19. A single bacteria, [   ] the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day.


20. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


21. What [   ] at noon yesterday? I called but couldn’t get hold of you.


22. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


23. We don’t need to [   ] what the future will hold; just focus on the present task.


24. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


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


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


27. How much do you guess [   ]?


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


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


30. 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.


31. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


32. Many journalists do not [   ] whether or not it is appropriate to interview a child during a tragic event for he/she is usually too young to understand the trauma he/she is involved in.


33. 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. 


34. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


35. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


36. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


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


38. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


39. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.


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


41. Though it is too early to say whether the storm will make [   ] in Taiwan, it is predicted heavy rain for northern and eastern parts of the island over the coming days.


42. The Spanish Flu [   ] from 1918 to 1920 claimed over thirty million lives around the world.


43. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


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


45. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


46. 《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.


47. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


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


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


50. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.