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


2. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


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


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


5. A:Did the doctor tell him to stop smoking cigarettes, or did he do it on his own? B: [   ]


6. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


7. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


8. From now on, all visitors to the building must show their [   ] in the lobby.


9. Tom comes from a wealthy family, but John does not. In spite of their different [   ], they have become best friends.


10. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


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


12. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


13. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


14. A lot of debris [   ] at the site of explosion for quite a while.


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


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


17. 《Joanna》: I want to go shopping. [   ]《Rainy》: Sure. I also want to buy some winter clothes.


18. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


19. A: Can you visit us in New York over Christmas? B: I really want to, but I don’t think I can. A: [   ]. What’s the problem?


20. Modern people tend to value material enjoyment too much and ignore [   ] pursuit.


21. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system ____ in three months. 


22. Many schools no longer ask students to wear [   ] nowadays.


23. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


24. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


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


26. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


27. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


28. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


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


30. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


31. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


32. Please do not [   ]. The waste bin is just around the corner.


33. 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.


34. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


35. 《Naomi》: I try not to eat at the cafeteria too often. 《Jennifer》: [   ] The food there is pretty good.


36. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


37.     I read the proposal     the budget was so high. 


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


39. We stood at different locations when the accident happened. His [   ] of the accident was very different from mine.


40. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


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


42. 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.


43. The judge took pity [   ] the poor man.


44. A restaurant manager should know how to deal with [   ] from customers who are not satisfied with the food or the service.


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


46. A: Oh! You look terrible. [   ] B:I just finished my paper and I didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.


47. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


48. The best way to buy train tickets [   ] book online.


49. The Dalai Lama arrived in Taiwan last night for a six-day visit to [   ] victims of Typhoon Morakot.


50. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.