1. The piano is one of the most popular musical [   ] today.


2. Tina’s legs were black and blue and she had several burn marks on the arms. She may have been [   ].


3. Many couples wanted a divorce but could not have one because their case was not covered by any __. 


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


5. He was an [   ] player until 20 when he turned professional.


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


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


8. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


9. A:Did the committee members ask you many questions in your thesis defense? B: [   ]. I am not optimistic about the result of the defense.


10. The key players in the energy market, [   ] heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.


11. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


12. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high [   ] as a scholar.


13. I am very thirsty. May I have some more [   ]?


14. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


15. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


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


17. Mark has been recording his daily activities in his [   ] since he was 10.


18. The freeway is now __ to motorists after it was blocked off by a huge landslide yesterday. 


19. After [   ] his homework, he decides to go out for a break.


20. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


21. Public education ____ would need to be increased for small-size classes, teacher training programs and new E-learning facilities. 


22. In the United States, air pollution [   ] at its worst in the 1960s.


23. It is reported that there’s [   ] tension between the refugees and the local population in Pakistan.


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


25. A:Hey, Paul. I see you walking lame all the way. [   ]? B:Nothing. I just sprained my ankle while playing basketball the day before yesterday.


26. Old soldiers never die; they only __. 


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


28. The good weather and beautiful beaches make this island a great [   ] attraction.


29. 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. 


30. Could you please tell me [   ]?


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


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


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


34. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good __. 


35. It has always been very generous     you to assist us in arranging the meeting. 


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


37. I was browsing in the library and __ an interesting book on traveling in Alaska. 


38. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


39. Sherlock Holmes [   ] smoke in the air and assumed the killer had not left for too long.


40. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


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


42. I am [   ] the exam will be held next Tuesday. I just called to check the date.


43.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


44. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


45. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


46. All of my friends were opposed [   ] a party without Mary and John.


47. Jenny was brought up in a poor family. She had to [   ] her free time to baby-sit her neighbor’s 2-year-old boy to pay for her high school education.


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


49. It is hard for me to [   ] the smell of Chanel No. 5 perfume.


50. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.