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


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


3. The Review Board could be considering ____ the grants given to several non-governmental organizations. 


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


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


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


7. I bought a book and finished reading it [   ] I was on the train. The reading made the long-hour trip easier.


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


9. I’ve always thought that [   ] the dishes is easier than preparing food, so it is my husband that does the cooking and I wash the dishes.


10. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


11. Many buildings in Taiwan, including the Taipei 101 Tower, [   ] all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. yesterday to mark the worldwide “Earth Hour” event.


12. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


13. Tammy receives no payment because she is a [   ] worker in the hospital. She works there just because she enjoys helping people.


14. As __ as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky. 


15. A lot of heavy smokers [   ] lung cancer every year.


16. In India, eighty percent of the entire [   ] are Hindus.


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


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


19. [   ] are small stores that sell fashionable clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc.


20. For many people, one of the joys of [   ] is the prospect of parenthood.


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


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


23. 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. 


24. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


25. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


26. A:May I ask what kind of work you are doing? B:I am working for the auditing department of the City Government. A: [   ] B:Yes, she works as a high-school teacher.


27. There are elegant shops on [   ] side of the street.


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


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


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


31. The production of bread mainly includes the [   ] such as flour, sugar and eggs.


32. The shopping ____ policy aimed to stimulate consumption in order to boost up droopy economy. 


33. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


34. The joke you told me really [   ].


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


36. I was browsing in the library and [   ] an interesting book on traveling in Alaska.


37. The girl Frank likes has said no to him, so he has no choice but to take [   ] wants to go with him to the party.


38. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


39. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


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


41. Sara felt [   ] tired [   ] exercise yesterday.


42. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


43. Although experts agree that it is vital to eat a good breakfast, not many people are [   ] their advice.


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


45. Tammy often [   ] music from the Internet to her MP3 player.


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


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


48. The coach, together with his team players, [   ] warmly welcomed when they got off the bus.


49. “What are you reading in that magazine?” “An article which [   ] fishing.”


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