1. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


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


3. I like this apartment better. It’s cheap, and [   ], it’s near my office. I can walk to work.


4. Tim is terrible at [   ] a trip. He always takes to much stuff.


5. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


6. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


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


8. He moved to the countryside as soon as he retired. However, he found himself unable to [   ] to country life because it was not so convenient as living in the city.


9. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge __ to the new government. 


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


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


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


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


14. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


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


16. 《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.


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


18. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


19. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


20. Gorillas are [   ] the best communicators of all animals.


21. In order to prevent casualties, all the residents in the village were [   ] before the typhoon.


22. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


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


24. The book costs NT$1,200, __ of packing and delivery. 


25. The controversial singer must [   ] 100 hours of community service for altering the age on his ID card.


26. Michael, as well as his two older brothers, [   ] the scholarship several times.


27. It is true that the surroundings will [   ] one’s work and studies.


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


29. Hotel guests who [   ] checking out after 1:00 P.M. should contact the front desk.


30. Taipei 101 is one of the most well-known [   ] in the world. You can enjoy a great view of the city from the top floors of the building.


31. Michelle often reviews research papers for one of the top journals in [   ] genetics.


32. It is imperative that the city council     in favor of the city renewal plan. 


33. 《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. [   ]


34. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


35. I have been taking the Yoga class [   ] I came to this school.


36. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


37. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


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


39. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


40. The minimum [   ] is the lowest amount of money an employer is allowed to pay an employee.


41. Time [   ] quickly, so you’ll need to use it wisely.


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


43. Not only __ most male birds have extremely beautiful feathers, they know how to use them. 


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


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


46. Do you mind [   ] to the post office with me? I don’t think I know how to get there.


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. Group registrations are not allowed. Each member must register for the conference    . 


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


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