1. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


2. The [   ] earthquake has buried over 18,000 lives in southwestern China’s Sichuan province.


3. If Miss Chen works for another 5 years, she will be [   ] for a pension when she retires.


4. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


5. 《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.


6. I have lots of things to carry, but I have only two hands. Would you mind [   ] for me?


7. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


8. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


9. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


10. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


11. It's getting late. Let's [   ].


12. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


13. 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.


14. Tom’s desk was so ____ with papers that it was hard to find anything. 


15. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


16. 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.


17. The dentist was ?lling a large [   ] in her tooth.


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


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


20. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


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


22. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


23. Mr. Stevenson always [   ] a sense of genuine interest in his students. No wonder his students like him so much.


24. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


25. At busy intersections, [   ] should cross the street via underground passages.


26. It took the Davies' fifteen years to complete that [   ] mansion.


27. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.


28. Tim [   ] down 12 cans of beer in 10 minutes and didn't show any sign of being drunk.


29. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


30. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


31. The workers have decided to [   ] with their employers about their wage claims.


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


33. Healthcare workers, pregnant women and children aged between 6 months and 6 years are set to be [   ] recipients of immunization vaccine against the H1N1 virus.


34. As he had grown up in the country, he was not [   ] to the fast pace of the city life when he first moved to Taipei.


35. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


36. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


37. __ the election is the question both political parties are asking. 


38. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


39. The economy is in bad shape, one reason for which is the rising [   ] rate.


40. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


41. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


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


43. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


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


45. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


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


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


48. 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?


49. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


50. Some plants have obvious distinctive features for us to tell them apart at the first sight, [   ].