1. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


2. Our boss [   ] the importance of our finishing the report over the weekend, since he wanted to discuss it at the meeting on Monday morning.


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


4. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


5. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


6. You can’t master English overnight! Remember that speaking it well [   ] a lot of practice.


7. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some [   ] in advance?


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


9. The city now looks very artistic and refreshing because it is [   ] with many colorful and well-crafted sculptures.


10. The athletes are getting in shape for the big [   ] next month.


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


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


13. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


14. People who feel they must have the best of everything are rarely [   ]. It’s better to have more realistic ideas about what is important in life.


15. A fine will be     on the drivers who fail to pay their highway toll on time. 


16. The total number of the [   ] people in that remote area is decreasing.


17. Has the contest already [   ]?


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


19. This handmade car sold for a million dollars because it was [   ].


20. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


21. A: I love to look at the ancient art. B: [   ]We can learn a lot from them.


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


23. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


24. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


25. The book costs NT$1,200, [   ] of packing and delivery.


26. Mutual funds came into our country in recent years. This financial product was developed for those who do not have enough time, money and [   ] knowledge to invest.


27. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


28. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


29. Ever since childhood, Marnette had always wished she [   ].


30. My father and his partners’ cooperation is based upon their [   ] respect and understanding.


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


32. [   ] before the twentieth century, traders carried coffee from Africa to Arabia.


33. Most of the people in my office want to stay [   ], so they exercise regularly.


34. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


35. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


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


37. [   ] in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.


38. 《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.


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


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


41. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


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


43. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


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


45. After the car accident, I kept __ that things will get better. 


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


47. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


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


49. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


50. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.