1. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [   ] date.


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


3. Athletes always wear clothes made of [   ] materials, so they may stretch their bodies without difficulty.


4. Gorillas are __ the best communicators of all animals. 


5. 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.


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


7. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


8. [   ] I did not like her at first, she ended up becoming my best friend.


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


10. The [   ] of this button is to make sure we can stop the machine if things go wrong.


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


12. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


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


14. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


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


16. 《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. [   ]


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


18. You could not [   ] all of your readings the night before the exam. You had better start to prepare for the test at least a week earlier.


19. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


20. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


21. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


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


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


24. Jason is a great tour guide because he is not only ready to help [   ] also very knowledgeable.


25. This Italian restaurant is the [   ] place to eat in the city.


26. All employees are required not to discuss     information about the company. 


27. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


28. [   ] speaking, you don’t look nice in that sweater. The stripes on it make you look fat.


29. 《Tom》:I’m going to take a singing class. Do you want to take it with me? 《Penny》: [   ]《Tom》: Really? Sing a song for me now.


30. [   ] and blurred, it is extremely difficult to recover his sight.


31. Can you [   ] how old Ms. Wang is? She is 50, but she looks as if she were only 30.


32. A: Can you recommend to me an English tutor? B: Sure. Mr. Johnson is a very good one. A: Where does he live? B: [   ]


33. The Taiwanese golfer won the championship in the professional golf    . 


34. Working at your computer for a long time can [   ] pain in your wrists.


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


36. My mother always says we should think things through before [   ] anything.


37. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


38. Dr. Wilson, [   ] is the CEO of the company, will be here to give a speech at the opening ceremony next week.


39. There is a beautifully [   ] lion in the lobby of the building.


40. Lillian is interested in applying for a [   ] position in Taipei 101 Shopping Mall.


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


42. A:Jenny seems to be angry at me, and I don’t know why. B: I know. She is unhappy because you said she looked old in her new dress. A:But I was just joking! B: She didn’t take it lightly. She felt hurt. A: Well, I guess you’re right. [   ]


43. Any revision of the law should be [   ] with the overall goal of the government's policy. The priority should be placed on the welfare of the citizens.


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


45. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


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


47. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.


48. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


49. 《Susan》: I'm going to Tokyo on vacation next week. 《Alice》: Oh, how nice! [   ] 《Susan》: Thanks a lot.


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