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


2. A:What should we do now? B: [   ]


3. Many of our character traits are not tested __ we are in a difficult situation. 


4. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, [   ] over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm.


5. I didn’t go to Taipei last week; I wish I [   ] there.


6. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


7. George Washington [   ] his father’s cherry-tree.


8. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


9. With all things [   ] into consideration, I think we’d better give up the plan.


10. Violence has become so [   ] in movies these days that many parents do not want their children to watch them.


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


12. The United Nations made an [   ] for help from all over the world after the earthquake.


13. 《Student A》: Excuse me. What is the time? 《Student B》: [   ]


14. Having published many important papers, he enjoys a high __ as a scholar. 


15. I [   ] the floor when the earthquake occurred late last night.


16. If you pay your bills on time, you will have good [   ].


17. I just learned that Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark was the [   ] for the original Disneyland in L.A., California.


18. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, __ it will eventually get done. 


19. He is a very conscientious professor. Never [   ] he let his students leave his classes earlier.


20. After the earthquake, the government has taken steps to [   ] the losses.


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


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


23. [   ] you get from the website [   ] correct.


24. Don’t ask me to go with you. I’m not going, because my [   ] is made up.


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


26. To prevent sewage from entering the waterways and protect public health, the city councilman strongly demanded that the sewage system ____ in three months. 


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


28. The museum’s main hall __ an enormous book, and its restaurant looks like a big cake. 


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


30. The representatives, with cigarettes in their hands, ____ over a few details when suddenly smoke detector set off the fire alarm. 


31. Michelle would certainly have attended advisory board meeting [   ] on the highway.


32. A brand brings a set of [   ] in the mind of the consumer and one of these is the country of origin.


33. The washing machine is not working properly. I have to get it [   ].


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


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


36. The factory workers [   ] that their workload was too heavy but the pay was too low. They decided to stage a protest.


37. I think thunder is scary, [   ] lightning is beautiful.


38. This brand of detergent is your best choice because it [   ] the toughest stains and won’t fade colors or damage fabric.


39. Many runners aim to run like an [   ] .


40. A [   ] has four corners.


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


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


43. The original model has been [   ] and replaced by the new one.


44. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


45. A:Why do you think Mr. Wang likes his new job? B:When I talked with him, he seemed [   ] to discuss his work.


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


47. Old soldiers never die; they only [   ].


48. Anna has been asking Henry to eat more healthily but he hasn't been [   ] by her arguments.


49. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


50. His corruption as a government employer has put a [   ] on his long-standing reputation.