1. 《Clerk》: Can I help you, Sir? 《David》: Yes. I want to buy a pair of jeans, Size L. 《Clerk》: I have several in your size. [   ]《David》: Yes, of course.


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


3. Seasonal flu vaccinations began yesterday, leading to long lines at hospitals and health centers [   ] the island.


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


5. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


6. A:How did it go in the office today? B: [   ]


7. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially [   ] our contract with them.


8. A: Why did you feed that kitty? B:There is nothing [   ] a homeless cat.


9. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


10. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.


11. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


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


13. The habit of doing extensive reading helps to lay the __ of children’s writing skills. 


14. The building collapsed, and only one person buried underground could [   ] survive the catastrophic earthquake.


15. The president’s reckless actions have [   ] his country into a disaster.


16. The potential amount of energy that can be produced by wind is huge. It is [   ] five times the current amount of electricity that is used.


17. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


18. The economy in that country is facing a severe slowdown and possibly a __ in the next few years. 


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


20. This ring was a family heirloom, which was [   ] from my grandfather to my father.


21. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


22. A [   ] of food can cause millions of people to die of hunger.


23. A: Could you run over to the store? We need a few things. B: [   ] What do you want me to get? A: Well, could you pick up some sugar and a few oranges?


24. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


25. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


26. If you [   ] that HBO movie last night, you wouldn’t be so drowsy now.


27. The air traffic controller informs the pilot how far [   ] from the touchdown point.


28. You must keep [   ] whatever your boss tells you to do, or you may be fired.


29. You should understand that learning a language well results from [   ] practice.


30. The interviewers were all very [   ] with the answers the job applicant gave.


31. 《Linda》: Alex, it’s your turn to do the dishes, isn’t it? 《Alex》: [   ]《Linda》: You know very well that I did the dishes last night.


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


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


34. 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.


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


36. The social welfare system ____ provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support. 


37. We don’t need to __ what the future will hold; just focus on the present task. 


38. You should have finished this work a week ago, but you didn’t. I think you should give me an [   ].


39. Major newspapers have their Internet websites [   ] daily, so their readers can get the latest information.


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


41. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


42. The [   ] of this scholarship will receive $30,000.


43. The kidnap turned out to be a [   ], which had been contrived by the hostage himself.


44. Keep the [   ] card after you buy some appliances. You need to show it if repairs are necessary.


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


46. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


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


48. [   ] the family income, the Chang's could afford to buy a new car.


49. If a soldier lost his weapons in a __, he needed to fight with just his body. 


50. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation.