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


2. Research in the environment has [   ] that the rain forests throughout the world are being ruthlessly destroyed.


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


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


5. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have [   ] from generation to generation.


6. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


7. The     plan of the company provides income security for their employees after retirement. 


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


9. A: What are you doing this weekend, Emma? B: [   ]


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


11. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


12. Jim is very [   ] and dynamic; he enjoys physical activities and you can seldom see him stay still for more than ten minutes.


13. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


14. Like [   ] other language skills, reading requires practice.


15. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


16. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


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


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


19. They made every possible [   ] to overcome the difficulty which they faced.


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


21. 《Martin》: I did terribly at the math exam. I don’t think I will pass. 《James》: [   ] You’ve spent too much time playing the computer games lately.


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


23. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


24. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


25. A 5-year-old child was lost in the [   ]. The forest made it hard to trace him down.


26. 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.


27. Many ads use our [   ]—like fear or love—to persuade us that we need the product.


28. In the movie, all the stuffed animals came [   ].


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


30. Since being slim is the trend, Margaret is trying to lose weight by [   ] herself.


31. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


32. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


33. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


34. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


35. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


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


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


38. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


39. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


40. You like this movie, and [   ].


41. Do not forget your ticket! Only ticket-holders will be [   ] to the concert.


42. 《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.


43. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


44. If Judy [   ] so shy, she might have spoken to the man that she liked so much.


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


46. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


47. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


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


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


50. 《Friend A》: Look at this. I think I want to get this purple skirt. 《Friend B》: I thought [   ].《Friend A》: Yeah, but I don’t have a purple one. 《Friend B》: Do you need every color in the rainbow?《Friend A》: Yes!