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


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


3. The MRT system has greatly [   ] this area; I can’t even recognize the location of my old school.


4. Many of our character traits are not tested [   ] we are in a difficult situation.


5. The twins look so alike that even their parents confuse one with [   ] sometimes.


6. Janet put forward the proposal that the program [   ] until Mr. Brian Reynolds came back from abroad.


7. 《Sam》: Would you like to go swimming with me? 《Jane》: [   ]   I think I’m getting a cold.


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


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


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


11. You should live within your income. Otherwise, you won’t be able to earn enough money to [   ].


12. Tom’s desk was so [   ] with papers that it was hard to find anything.


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


14. Oscar doesn’t like to watch baseball games. [   ] does his twin brother.


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


16. A:My goodness! There are so many people waiting outside! B: [   ] A: Maybe we should just go to another restaurant. Looks like it will take forever to go get in. B: That’s a good idea.


17. Jeff got a perfect score on the test; he [   ] diligently.


18. After she had the cosmetic surgery, the doctor reminded her to avoid any [   ] to the sun.


19. [   ] you encounter any problems regarding the new system, please notify the tech support ASAP.


20. Soon after they were born, most babies will develop a daily [   ] of eating and sleeping.


21. The escaping criminal [   ] himself as an old security guard, so the police failed to recognize him at first sight.


22. From a poor family, Joanna has never dreamed of studying abroad because she knows that it would [   ].


23. Accounting is a profession [   ] has always interested me.


24. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign [   ] after Taiwan joins the WTO.


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


26. A:I am going absolutely crazy without my mobile phone. It’s been three days and I still haven’t found it. It’s my lifeline. B: [   ]. I don’t know why you are so dependent on it. I don’t have a mobile phone and I am doing just fine.


27. I suggest you [   ] the Internet because a lot of people have experienced the same problem before.


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


29. With a big family to support, John has been [   ] trying to get a job for months, but has not found one yet.


30. The piano is one of the most popular musical [   ] today.


31. Many college graduates fight their way into the renown and     companies for better career advancement. 


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


33. A: Quiet down, or you may disturb the neighbors. B: [   ]


34. The suppliers will claim compensation if we partially ____ our contract with them. 


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


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


37. __ activity should be avoided after an operation. 


38. Jane got a high score on the English test today. She [   ] very hard last night.


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


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


41. 《Jenny》: Where did you get your hair done? It looks so stylish. 《Lilly》: [   ] By the way, I highly recommend the hairstylist called Paul. 《Jenny》: Thanks. I’ll sure go take a look.


42. Since the typhoon, the basement has been filled with water. We have to [   ] it as soon as possible. Otherwise, waterborne diseases might spread.


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


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


45. A: [   ] B:What sorts of thing?


46. The original model has been ____ and replaced by the new one. 


47. Critics have suggested that the Neihu-Mucha MRT line [   ] during the 21st Summer Deaflympics in Taipei.


48. The deadline is Friday, so we had better [   ] the report as soon as possible.


49. 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.


50. Since Michael and I work in the same hospital, I can hardly avoid [   ] him.