1. I was [   ] to find I did not have enough money to pay for the taxi fare. My face turned very red.


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


3. I haven’t decided when I’m __ New York. I’ll let you know once I get the flight ticket. 


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


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


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


7. Just look at how much we [   ] when we worked together last week.


8. 《Pam》:John, where are the cookies? Don’t tell me you ate them all! Again! 《John》:Yes, I did. [   ] They were so good. 《Pam》: I thought you didn’t like cookies. 《John》: Well, I don’t like cookies flavored with chocolate at all. But vanilla is different. I love them to death.


9. A: How do you stay fit and healthy? B: [   ]. I also try to avoid smoking and drinking too much.


10. 《Ken》:I have two tickets to the basketball game tonight. Would you like to go? 《Tim》: [   ]《Ken》: Why can’t you go? 《Tim》: I’ve got to hand in a 10-page report tomorrow morning and I’m still working on it.


11. According to the new tax laws, your tax will increase [   ] your income. The more money you make, the higher your tax is going to be.


12. A: Can you pass the test? B: [   ] A: Good for you. I’m very likely to fail.


13. The mayor determined to build a [   ] city. By then, users can get access to the Internet at any time and any place in the city.


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


15. Foreign-trained employees have to [   ] their learned skill-sets to the local market.


16. A: Is this film good to watch?B: Yes, it is.    . It’s so moving. 


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


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


19. A:I can’t get into my favorite jeans anymore. It’s really depressing. [   ]. B:Well, I think you look fine. You shouldn’t worry about it.


20. Kate lost her way while driving to River City. She [   ] her road map at home.


21. The local farmers are looking to advanced agriculture as better protection from foreign __ after Taiwan joins the WTO. 


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


23. Simon is tall, but his brother is [   ] taller than him.


24. The Ministry of Finance announced tax __ for the victims of the 921 earthquake and of typhoon Toraji. 


25. Because the blood [   ] to supply enough oxygen to his brain, he feels dizzy quite often.


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


27. You cannot leave [   ] you finish all the work the boss expects you to do.


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


29. This coffee shop is famous because it sells numerous varieties of coffee beans [   ] from around the world.


30. You should always [   ] your opinions politely.


31. Not only the assistant managers but also the secretary [   ] that the company is failing.


32. 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.


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


34. To have her own clothing store, Jane borrowed money from family members to get her business [   ].


35. Keep in mind that smoking is strictly [   ] when you are handling explosive materials.


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


37. A: [   ] B:He’s a salesman.


38. Employees considered non-essential were    . The temporary leave resulted from bad economic situations. 


39. His novel was [   ] by all the major publishers. Finally, a small publisher printed it and it became a best seller.


40. When we receive text messages of promotions from a company, we must be ____ of possible false advertisement out of which the company wants to make profit.  


41. Foreign-trained employees have to __ their learned skill-sets to the local market. 


42. In the [   ] of anyone better, we chose him as the leader.


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


44. The supervisor was so [   ] of the new idea that his staff proposed that it was never put into real practice.


45. 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


46. A: [   ]. What’s been going on? B: What do you mean by that? A:Look. You quit smoking. You no longer drive to work; instead, you use public transportation. And you eat really healthy food. You are going “green.”


47. Mrs. Lin told Jane that she had to clean up her room and empty the dishwasher before she could leave for the game. Jane promised her mom that she [   ].


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


49. There is a risk that the longer people put off their work, [   ] it will eventually get done.


50. Volcanic __ grounded thousands of passengers and fliers across Europe last year.