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


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


3. On the average, a healthy heart [   ] to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat.


4. A student's frequent absence from school is often a clear [   ] of his problem in life and study.


5. More advances in technology [   ] in the last decade than in any other time in human history.


6. The man spent so little time with his family __ his daughter didn’t even recognize him. 


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


8. After being bitten by a [   ] snake, John was sent to a hospital.


9. Do you know the man [   ] lives next door?


10. The FDA planned to grant [   ] to clinical trial testing the use of the new drug.


11. 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.


12. The cars are moving so slowly that I can __ them just by walking fast. 


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


14. Among the things that money cannot buy [   ] good health in the mind and body.


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


16. I went to the store [   ].


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


18. Many people want to do some sports, but there are not enough [   ] in the city.


19. A lot of debris [   ] at the site of explosion for quite a while.


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


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


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


23. Being an assistant is just a [   ] job. Allen plans to find a permanent position in an international corporation.


24. I had planned on going out last night, but [   ] prevented it.


25. [   ] the doctor’s warning, he still worked overtime to earn a living.


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


27. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


28. The corporation began sponsoring charity events so that its public image [   ].


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


30. A: How are you feeling today, Mr. Lin? B: [   ]. A:I see. Please sit back and open your mouth. Your throat is swollen, too. Do you have any other symptoms? B: I also had a terrible headache last night.


31. A friend of [   ] is coming to stay with me next week.


32. 《Saleslady》: Hi, can I help you? George: No, thanks. [   ] 《Saleslady》: All right. If you need any help, just let me know. My name is Joyce. 《George》: Sure. I’ll let you know if I need anything.


33. The driver was driving her car and reading a text message, and that was exactly [   ] she bumped into the motorcyclist.


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


35. 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.


36. Academic performance should not be [   ] purely by examination results, which concern only a limited aspect of learning.


37. Mr. Johnson rarely gets upset in the office,    ? 


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


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


40. 《Sandra》:I think watching TV is a waste of time. Most programs are stupid or boring. 《Jack》: [   ] What about sports or the news? You watch those sometimes, don’t you? 《Sandra》: Well, actually for the news, I prefer the newspaper.


41. A study shows that intelligence accounts for only 20 percent of the factors that determine success, [   ] EQ playing an important role in the remaining 80 percent.


42. Parents with [   ] daughters and sons can bring up the problems they had with their 13 to 18 year-old children at the meeting next week.


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


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


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


46. If I were you, I would purchase more insurance, just for your own [   ].


47. After the car accident, I kept [   ] that things will get better.


48. Many customers in Taiwan believe that they were being     as compared to the much lower price of the same product sold in the US. 


49. You are the leader of this team; therefore, you need to listen to your members’ ideas and write down [   ] points for later discussion.


50. 《Nicole》: Do you have any plans for tomorrow, Alison? 《Alison》: [   ]《Nicole》: Let’s go shopping!