1. Although the Enlightenment may have overestimated the power of reason to guide human conduct, it nevertheless opened to men and women a more humane view of their fellow passengers.


2. [_____] by the terrible scene, she couldn’t move at all.


3. The river was [____] by the chemical waste from the factory.


4. The newly published book written by the former president contains many [____] issues on public policy and has aroused public argument and disapproval.


5. Those angry peasants held a sit-in [____] make their protests against the new policy.


6. We [____] the fine weather to go fishing.


7. John has to [____] the annual report to the manager before this Friday; otherwise, he will be in trouble.


8. Don’t take sight and hearing for _____; make the best use of them.


9. The president is looking for a [____] manager to fill the post.


10. I like to _____ time _____ my family.


11. I tried to [_____] my son who had just failed an examination, but in vain.


12. A: Are you sure we’re on the right way to the post office?B: Yes, [_____]


13. The [____] cake appears so [____].


14. My boss is very [____]; he keeps asking us to complete assigned tasks within the limited time span.


15. Most of the people in my office want to stay _____, so they exercise regularly.


16. Many couples live together even though they are not married. The [____] of their behavior are highly suspect, but technically they are within the law.


17. No matter where you are, staying [____] your family, friends and business partners is very important.


18. The gentleman [____] the lady to the door of her flat and kissed her good night.


19. A: How did you like the trip to Penghu? B: [____]A: Oh, that’s too bad.


20. Those who [____] a quake [____] life more.


21. The trip to Africa was full of [____] and joys, and we all really enjoyed it.


22. The new technique in a Malaysia based garment manufacturing company has [____] them to double the production of the factory.


23. Tom was [____] from his school for stealing and cheating on the exams.


24. Simms Engineering estimates that the proposed modifications _____ your original design will cost in the region of $200,000.


25. Sexual [____] is regarded as a serious violation of women’s rights.


26. All his family members attended the [____] because they wanted to congratulate him on obtaining a college diploma in person.


27. A: What lovely little fruit tarts!B:[____]


28. A: Can you point out the location of our hotel in this map?B: [____]


29. Bob is a friend of mine. I _____ him for a long time.


30. It’s a pity. It was so dark last night on the mountain that [____] anything.


31. All the [____] on the city rail map are color-coded so that a traveler knows which direction she/he should take.


32. The flooding after the typhoon _____ many houses.


33. Christmas is a [____] celebrated in all Christian countries.


34. There is a clear [____] that the defendant committed the murder of the rich old man.


35. I bought a new pair of [____] for my son. He needed them for the job interview.


36. Since he was born, his parents _____ very good care of him and denied him nothing.


37. A: Excuse me. Can I try this blouse on?B:[____]


38. He fashioned himself as an executive in the mold of Jack Welch, [____] he’d worked at GE’s NBC.


39. In the past, high school students were not allowed [____] their hair.


40. Kristine can’t help feeling [____] when she has to give a lecture in front of a large crowd.


41. Although I live in an English-speaking environment, I still read Chinese books. [____] does having an English name reduce the importance of Chinese culture in my heart.


42. There is keen [____] in the sale of mobile phones.


43. The two companies signed a document to strengthen [____] business relations.


44. Let us speculate who [____]


45. This is a non-smoking restaurant. Please [____] your cigarette at once.


46. [____] the cockroach when she screamed and stomped her feet furiously.


47. The [____] weight limit for each small packet is 2 kg. In other words, items over 2 kg are not accepted.


48. After singing the national [____], the President gave a speech about Taiwan’s history and its people.


49. The singer’s [____] increases even though she gave birth to a new baby.


50. If I [____] you were sick, I would have given you a leave of absence.