1. [   ] are those who act in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings.


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


3. I haven’t decided when I’m [   ] New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket.


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


5. The manager insists that the door [   ] locked at night.


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


7. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting __ on the highway. 


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


9. If you are not sure about the meaning, you should [   ] the word in the dictionary.


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


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


12. Brian and Jerry are close friends [   ] their difference in age and religion.


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


14. Please fill out the paperwork before [   ] in line.


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


16. We are glad to receive your order for 50 units of classic furniture to be supplied to your own [   ].


17. The government hopes that the charge for trash disposal can [   ] people from throwing away usable resources.


18. Let’s __ jump to the conclusion, okay? 


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


20. A: What does 420 [   ] 100 equal? B: It equals 320.


21. John doesn’t speak French, and [   ].


22. A: Hey, do you have a minute? B: [   ]


23. We could have gone swimming if the weather [   ] warm and sunny.


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


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


26. At first I didn’t find her annoying, but after a while her behavior began to [   ] me.


27. Please do not hesitate [   ] me if you have any questions.


28. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


29. It is often said that prevention is better than cure, so why not take some __ in advance? 


30. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


31. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


32. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


33. [   ], they would not have solved their financial problem.


34. The flooding after the typhoon [   ] many houses.


35. Robert can’t drive us to the airport. He has [   ] to take us all.


36. ____ in 1952, the MIT Sloan School of Management is one of the world’s most prestigious business school.  


37. Before you fly, please be sure to read the list of items [   ] from being carried onto the plane. You must not bring any of these items to the security checkpoints.


38. Children like to go trick-or-treating in special     on Halloween. Some may dress like an angel or a robot. 


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


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


41. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring ____ energy to replace fossil fuels. 


42. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


43. A brake is a device designed to [   ] or stop the motion of a mechanical body.


44. The congressmen have reached a ____ that smoking should be banned within thirty feet from the entrance of a building. 


45. Tim knows smoking is unhealthy but he is having a hard time [   ].


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


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


48. Climbing unemployment rates and dropping job opportunities are huge [   ] to the new government.


49. 《Woman》: May I speak to Mr. Smith? 《Man》: [   ]《Woman》: Never mind. I will call him again later this afternoon.


50. 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.