1. We have to admit that everyone of us is more or less [   ] to some sort of superstition.


2. The National Palace Museum will continue to cooperate with Beijing's Palace Museum [   ] will not loan artifacts to China.


3. A:Anna? Anna Dickson? I thought it was you! B: [   ] A: Oh. I am so sorry. I must have missed her too much.


4. There is a debate going on right now over [   ] to make mercy killing legal or not.


5. There was a rumor that there had been a minor accident at the nuclear power plant, but a spokesman for the plant issued a [   ].


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


7. The social welfare system ____ provide the underprivileged people with sufficient support. 


8. Steve Jobs’ ____ mastery of technological innovations and aesthetics successfully transformed the landscape of consumer electronics industry. 


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


10. I don’t know [   ]of the people in this room. Can you introduce each of them to me?


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


12. Advertising is distinguished from other forms of communication __ the advertiser pays for the message to be delivered. 


13. I’m a grown man. Don’t talk to me [   ] I were a three-year-old kid.


14. A: Gee, your room is a mess. B: I have been preparing for an important exam these days. [   ]


15. Volcanic [   ] grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.


16. The city is going to hold a public hearing to discuss     the historical building should be torn down. 


17. A:I have told you a thousand times to clean up the mess in your room. B: [   ]. A: I would like to hear about it. B: My littered desk and floor show that I am embarking on creative work. I don’t see the necessity of investing all my time to clean things up


18. The 2010 Flora Expo, held in Taipei, is very successful. Do you know [   ] city is going to host the next Flora Expo?


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


20. He hurt his leg while climbing the mountain; [   ], he would have participated in the charity event to raise money for the poor.


21. Cheating in exams is a serious [   ] of the school regulations.


22. I'd [   ] go to the zoo [   ] visit the museum.


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


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


25. A laptop, an MP3 player, and a cellphone are often considered as [   ] equipment for the generation raised in the age of technology.


26. Oil and natural gas exist on this planet in a limited supply; therefore, it is essential for people to develop [   ] to these nonrenewable energy sources.


27. In this course, the economic background of labor legislation will not be mentioned, [   ] be dealt with.


28. The production of bread mainly includes the [   ] such as flour, sugar and eggs.


29. 《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.


30. The parrot used its strong [   ] to crack open the nuts.


31. As [   ] as it had started, the rain stopped and the sun came out from the blue sky.


32. Please turn off the light. We should save [   ]; otherwise, the bill might go up again.


33. 《Andre》:Oh, man! Nobody can stand this kind of scorching heat. 《Kevin》:[   ] You can’t even stay in the sun for five minutes. 《Andre》: You’ll be scorched like a shriveled plant. Anyway, I guess this afternoon there’s nothing we can do but stay home. 《Kevin》:I guess so. I don’t want to be taken to the hospital for heat exhaustion or sunstroke.


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


35. Tina plans to [   ] children in a remote school in the mountains after college.


36. A:Don’t forget you still owe me fifty dollars. B: [   ]


37. 《Mother》: My daughter eats like a bird. 《Doctor》: [   ] Advise her to eat more.


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


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


40. My grandfather [   ] for ten years, but I still miss him a lot.


41. Don’t buy me a whole cake. A __ will be enough. 


42. The [   ] of the theory is still being questioned since a number of researchers disagree with its main argument.


43. The [   ] of calcium may cause osteoporosis, and the patients may get bone fractures easily.


44. I can’t ride my bicycle [   ] there isn’t any air in one of the tires.


45. Free Spirit Team will probably [   ] the speech contest as it is much better than our team.


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


47. The president’s speech about the investment [   ] my own feelings.


48. In the face of energy crisis, scientists worldwide are now exploring [   ] energy to replace fossil fuels.


49. 《John》: Sorry, my English is very poor. 《Jay》: Don’t worry. Mine is not [   ] better.


50. He went for an ocean voyage and [   ] his health.