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


2. Linda is an [   ] friend of mine; there is no secret between us, and we always share our happiness and sorrow.


3. The minister went to Hong Kong to attend the conference [   ] our government.


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


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


6. It’s a pity that I failed again. If I had read the book carefully,     the test. 


7. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


8. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


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


10. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


11. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


12. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


13. Students have to pay tuition fees before they start [   ] courses via the computerized registration system.


14. My uncle had a 15-year-long [   ] in business before he became a teacher.


15. Not only [   ] most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them.


16. Do you think it good for students to be absolutely [   ] without making any objections in any case?


17. A [   ] has four corners.


18. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


19. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


20. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


21. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


22. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


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


24. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


25. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


26. 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.


27. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


28. The former CEO of Highhills Inc. was believed [   ] a suicide.


29. As the project depends on [   ] at the federal level, the city and county may have to wait until the budget cutting ends.


30. All branch stores are required to fill out the ____ report to check if there is enough merchandise on shelf and in stock. 


31. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


32. The man spent so little time with his family [   ] his daughter didn’t even recognize him.


33. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


34. This restaurant makes good sandwiches. They will even [   ] your bread for free.


35. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


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


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


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


39. You like this movie, and [   ].


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


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


42. The police arrested the suspect, but in the absence of [   ] he was set free soon.


43. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


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


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


46. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


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


48. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


49. To see is    . 


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