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


2. I want to see [   ].


3. The special municipality of Taipei is offering a cash [   ] of NT$20,000 to any female citizen who gives birth to a baby.


4. Historical insights serve to clarify and [   ] the critical activity of a period.


5. The government is taking a very [   ] approach to managing this economic crisis.


6. Paul was charged with [   ] driving after he was arrested for running over an old man.


7. The president of the United States can only serve two [   ] of four years each.


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


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


10. This contract is [   ] approval by both parties involved.


11. He went to a [   ] high school to get practical knowledge and job-related skills.


12. Tigers are a(n) [   ] species, but they are still hunted for their bones and skins in some areas.


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


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


15. 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.


16. Mr. Chang is a very successful salesman; he is very aggressive and always takes the [   ] in his work.


17. A thorough analysis of market [   ] can increase the success rate of a new product.


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


19. She can sing well and [   ]. That’s why her friends usually ask her to sing karaoke together.


20. 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.


21. Two years ago a severe earthquake struck the city and caused a [   ] tsunami, leaving hundreds dead, thousands injured.


22. Mary likes her job, [   ]?


23. In the box [   ] some photos that I took when I was on the trip.


24. A few political extremists [   ] the crowd to attack the police.


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


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


27. He went for an ocean voyage and __ his health. 


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


29. 《Ken》: Oh my! 《Claire》: [   ]《Ken》: My headache is killing me.


30. Newspapers are a good way to hear the news. [   ] TV news programs.


31. On the average, a healthy heart __ to pump five tablespoons of blood with every beat. 


32. I [   ] use a payphone. I just use my cellphone instead.


33. Lucy is a member of the drama club. Her dream is to become an [   ] or a singer.


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


35. [   ] month of the year in Taiwan is usually December or January.


36. It was [   ] of you to let me use your cell phone. My parents felt less worried after they got my call.


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


38. 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.


39. The two eastern counties suffered losses of NT$11.4 million to farms and local agriculture, while related facilities sustained damage [   ] 18 million NT dollars.


40. Nick: May I speak with Sharon, please? Betty: I'm afraid you [   ] the wrong number.


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


42. According to the health official, the rate of increasing number of cases is not beyond [   ] is expected and the symptoms of all the patients are mild.


43. Many families are struggling to [   ] during this recession.


44. Many people in the U.S. are staying away from restaurants, skipping vacations and [   ] on buying new cars.


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


46. 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.


47. [   ] at the back door, and they may hear you and open the door.


48. Professor Lin does [   ] not late assignments. Students have to hand them in on time.


49. If a soldier lost his weapons in a [   ], he needed to fight with just his body.


50. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act [   ].