1. It didn’t take us long to get here because there [   ] traffic.


2. A:Are you still driving to the south every week to take care of your grandmother? B: No, I’m not doing that anymore. [   ] A: Oh! I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do to make you feel better?


3. Today is a beautiful day, [   ]?


4. The [   ] you work, the [   ] you will succeed.


5. Employees are required to follow the standard operating procedures and to act ____. 


6. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, [   ] his physical condition was poor.


7. Janine will probably lose her job [   ] her boss in front of the entire staff last week.


8. ____ for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter. 


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


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


11. The key players in the energy market, ____ heavy capital investment, have little interest in innovation. 


12. After eleven o’clock in the evening, the bus is empty [   ] the driver and the conductor.


13. My coworkers have been working hard to [   ] a fuel shortage next summer.


14. The secretary was [   ] for work because of the heavy traffic.


15. I read about the crime in the [   ].


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


17. Most of the     were satisfied with the annual bonus the company gave based on their job performance. 


18. Which fruit is this country famous for, bananas or [   ] ?


19. [   ] your dreams come true, you need to work harder.


20. [   ] for the sales in the first quarter may not necessarily be the final sales volume at the end of the quarter.


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


22. Shelly prefers red roses [   ] yellow ones.


23. George suffered very serious brain [   ] in a car accident.


24. 《Sam》: What kept you so long? I’ve been waiting for an hour. 《Nancy》: [   ] 《Sam》: I hope we can catch the flight.


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


26. He decided to continue the exhausting training for the Olympics, __ his physical condition was poor. 


27. 《Man》: Officer! Wait, officer! That’s my car! 《Police》: Oh, it is? Then I won’t need a tow truck. 《Man》: No! [   ]《Police》: Good. It’s illegal to park beside a fire hydrant.


28. Acid rain causes the ground to release [   ] substances; plants and trees are thus slowly poisoned.


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


30. A: What do you usually do in your spare time? B: [   ]. I enjoy doing this especially after a stressful day.


31. I only wish that all my lectures drew such favorable [   ] as this time.


32. When a big company goes out of business it is usually all [   ] the news.


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


34. Many companies [   ] e-mails sent out by their employees. Is it OK for employers to check on their employees like this?


35. 《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.


36. The Review Board could be considering [   ] the grants given to several non-governmental organizations.


37. The power supply in this area is not [   ]. You had better save your file every ten minutes.


38. You should never speak [   ] anger to a small child.


39. A:Good afternoon, Great Western Restaurant. This is Steven. How may I help you? B: I would like to make a reservation. A: Certainly, Madam. For what [   ]?   B: September 8th.


40. Taiwan is famous for its [   ] industry. Many foreigners are using computers made in Taiwan.


41. Remember to tie your cow [   ] the tree before you go there


42. When she [   ] in track-and-field events in the 1960 Olympics, Wilma Rudolph won three gold medals.


43. Joseph is a man of great [   ]. Once he has made up his mind, no one can change it.


44. We still have [   ] time, so you don’t need to hurry.


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


46. I might have the chance to visit the theater [   ] person.


47. Where did you have your hair [   ]?


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


49. __, I cannot agree with him on the matter. 


50. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A [   ] will be enough.