1. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


2. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


3. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


4. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


5. It has been so cold lately [   ] I have never felt like going out.


6. The exterior of Tina's apartment has an exceptionally large [   ].


7. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


8. 《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.


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


10. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


11. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


12. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


13. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


14. All of [   ] have joined the on-the-job training.


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


16. 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. 


17. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


18. 《Lily》: I heard you’re moving to New York. 《Brian》: Yes. I’ve got an offer in upstate New York. 《Lily》: Oh, that’s great! But I’m going to miss you. 《Brian》: Me, too. [   ]


19. The manager talks as if he     mad at you, but this is just the way he talks to everybody. 


20. Little kids begin learning their mother tongue by [   ] what they hear around them.


21. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


22. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


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


24. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


25. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


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


27. 《Ken》: Taxi! 《Driver》: Where would you like to go, sir? 《Ken》: [   ]


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


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


30. The average was down [   ], went briefly into the black around lunchtime, then ended with a loss of 139.


31. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


32. China is calling for a new global currency [   ] the dominant dollar.


33. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


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


35. Research in the environment has [   ] that the rain forests throughout the world are being ruthlessly destroyed.


36. Before the final exam, our teacher taught us how to use our time [   ] while preparing for tests.


37. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


38. The job of a dentist [   ] a lot of patience.


39. There were hundreds of [   ] at this ball game.


40. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


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


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


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


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


45. 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: [   ]


46. I like to [   ] time [   ] my family.


47. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


48. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


49. Many expressive people can recall     colorful childhoods; singer Carly Simon, comedian Billy Crystal, and poet Nikki Giovanni     their parents with involving them with richly creative experiences. 


50. The congressman's first public speech was [   ]. The day after his speech, tens of thousands of people gathered in the capital to protest against his racist remarks.