1. Ms. Johnson was busy [   ] the house when the postman came.


2. 《John》: How often do you exercise? 《Amy》: [   ] 《John》: That’s great. No wonder you keep in good shape.


3. A: Can you do me a favor? B: [   ] A: Please return this book to the library for me. It’s due today.


4. Has the contest already [   ]?


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


6. There is only a little juice left in the [   ].


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


8.     English, many Chinese classical novels gain attention and popularity in the US. 


9. The children could not help but [   ] when the clown stepped on the stage.


10. The exact number of the audience is still unknown, but it is [   ] that there are around 10,000 people in the theater right now.


11. The convicted man [   ] against the judge's verdict because new evidence had proved his innocence.


12. If the weather is good, we     the company outing as scheduled. 


13. Neither the teacher nor his students [   ] in the classroom last night.


14. This child has been [   ] by his parents for a long time because they have been too busy working.


15. 《Judy》:I am going to take the driving test tomorrow, and I am feeling so nervous. 《Joan》: Take it easy! I will [   ]. 《Judy》: Thanks. I hope that I can get my driver’s license as soon as possible.


16. 《Customer》: I’d like this one, please. 《Clerk》: [   ] 《Customer》: I’ll put it on my Best Card.


17. [   ] warming has caused dramatic climatic changes in many areas around the world.


18. Janet put forward the proposal that the program __ until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad. 


19. We [   ] tell John about the accident, shouldn’t we?


20. The traffic accident resulted from the [   ] of the traffic laws.


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


22. I remember [   ] the movie with Tom last year. It is very good.


23. That is my [   ] favorite restaurant. The service is bad and the food doesn't taste good.


24. No matter what the [   ] will be like tomorrow, I’ll go fishing.


25.     I read the proposal     the budget was so high. 


26. I like all [   ] of music—pop music, country music, jazz and so on.


27. English is important in Taiwan, [   ] for business people.


28. From now on, any employee who is usually late for work will be [   ].


29. You [   ] your father the truth then. That way, he wouldn't be so angry with you now.


30. This contract is __ approval by both parties involved. 


31. The label on the canned pork says this product is [   ] to be free of preservatives.


32. I was [   ] about Mary so I watched her closely.


33. 《Tom》: Are you free tonight? 《Cathy》: [   ]《Tom》: Too bad. I was thinking maybe we could go see a movie tonight.


34. My brother's [   ] is to become a doctor; but he'll need to study hard to get into medical school.


35. Library users will be fined for returning books after the [   ] date.


36. The annual charity fundraising event is [   ] by several financial institutions in Taiwan.


37. A thorough analysis of market ____ can increase the success rate of a new product. 


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


39. A: Are you excited about your first day of work? B: Of course. That’s my first job. A: How are you going to the office? B: [   ]


40. Hank was [   ] of accepting bribes because he couldn’t explain why he suddenly had so much money in his bank account.


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


42. The police questioned the [   ] for two hours, but they still weren’t sure whether he robbed the bank.


43. I had a great time reading the book [   ] you lent me.


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


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


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


47. [   ] the election is the question both political parties are asking.


48. [   ], I cannot agree with him on the matter.


49. [   ] activity should be avoided after an operation.


50. I’m not [   ] you! Our team has just won both the gold medal and the silver medal.