1. Professor Lin does [   ] not late assignments. Students have to hand them in on time.


2. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


3. Joy and happiness spread throughout the Middle East and North Africa, where people [   ] their own president in January 2011.


4. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


5. This machine is [   ]. All you have to do is turn it on and it will operate by itself.


6. Of all the novels I’ve read, this one is __ interesting. 


7. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


8. High school students in Taiwan often [   ] that preparing for tests keeps them from having enough sleep.


9. The Ministry of Defense has faced numerous difficulties getting volunteers [   ] in the military.


10. Most bookstores have a section for young readers, [   ] you’ll find books stacked on tables and shelves just like in the library.


11. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


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


13. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


14. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


15. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


16. In order to make the project work,     between different departments is the key. 


17. [   ] intense competition, the prices of food and drinks would be much higher.


18. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


19. I went to the store [   ].


20. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


21. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


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


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


24. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year. 


25. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


26. Could you please tell me [   ]?


27. A cat got into the kennel last night and created a tremendous [   ].


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


29. Natural disasters, such as typhoons and [   ], kill lots of people each year.


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


31. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


32. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


33. [   ] the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it.


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


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


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


37. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


38. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


39. Look! Here is a new [   ] bill.


40. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


41. Although the farmers had to work in the mud, they were all pleased, [   ] the rain had come in the nick of time.


42. When there is no [   ], you had better compromise; otherwise, you might be caught at a deadlock.


43. Small businesses usually can respond to new market     fast and make necessary changes. 


44. ____ the lobbying groups been backing up the new protocol, but several industry labor unions are now voicing their stern support for it. 


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


46. ____ production lines is the prioritized agenda in manufacturing industries. 


47. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


48. A:I’m hungry. Let’s have lunch. B: OK. What do you want to eat? A:Why don’t we have Italian food? B: [   ]


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


50. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.