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


2. My brother is very [   ]; he won’t give up easily.


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


4. After working hard for a whole day, I suggested [   ] a big meal in a restaurant.


5. The museum’s main hall [   ] an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake.


6. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


7. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


8. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


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


10. I am looking forward to [   ] from you at your earliest convenience.


11. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


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


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


14. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


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


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


17. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


18. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


19. To [   ] road accidents, we should always follow traffic rules.


20. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


21. The female singer A-Mei, also known as Amit, is ________ to millions of people in Asia.


22. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


23. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


24. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


25. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


26. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


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


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


29. The government may require individuals to limit the carbon dioxide they produce to [   ] global warming.


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


31. 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.


32. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


33. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


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


35. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].


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


37. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


38. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


39. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


40. I received a written [   ] from the student who bullied his classmates last week. He said he was very sorry about what he did.


41. 《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.


42. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


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


44. 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.


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


46. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


47. 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.


48. My mother [   ] for me when I arrived home last night.


49. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


50. The annual charity fundraising event is ____ by several financial institutions in Taiwan.