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


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


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


4. According to our justice system, the suspect will be considered [   ] until proven guilty.


5. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


6. 《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.


7. [   ], I didn’t like Susie, but then I found she was a nice girl. Now we’re good friends.


8. If Sonia [   ] sorry for being late, she’d have apologized to me by now.


9. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


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


11. A single bacteria, __ the right conditions, divides rapidly into colonies of billions in one day. 


12. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication [   ] the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered.


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


14. 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. 


15. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


16. The pianist's performance of Franz Liszt's piano pieces was an [   ] of skill and strength.


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


18. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


19. I saw Mary a week ago. She said she [   ] me the next day, but she didn’t.


20. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


21. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


22. [   ] working part-time at a fast-food restaurant, Monty has made enough money to pay for his studies.


23. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


24. The jury [   ] the prisoner guilty.


25. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


26. Peter always complains about the hot and [   ] weather in Taiwan. He misses the dry and cool seasons in Florida.


27. You don't want to go to the party, [   ]? You look very sleepy.


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


29. If you [   ] my children, what subjects [   ] you teach them?


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


31. The farmer put a lot of [   ] on his rice field, hoping that the crops may flourish.


32. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


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


34. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


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


36. Defined most broadly, folklore includes all the customs, beliefs, and traditions that people have __ from generation to generation. 


37. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has __ to take us all. 


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


39. For many people, one of the joys of __ is the prospect of parenthood. 


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


41. A lot of debris ____ at the site of explosion for quite a while. 


42. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


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


44. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


45. [   ] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


46. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


47. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


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


49. He speaks English poorly. He can’t make himself [   ] in English.


50. The UN has __ its troops from Iraq. Let’s hope that war will come to an end soon.