The popularity of films such as Jurassic Park, in which a scientist clones several kinds of extinct dinosaurs, proves how the idea       a mixture of fear and excitement into people’s hearts.

 My colleagues and I have completely different ideas about when to ________ to the next item on the agenda.

— Why not buy a second-hand car first if you don't have enough money for a new one?— That's a good        .

—Why didn't Mr.Smith arrive on time for the meeting?—He must have been ________ on his way here in the traffic jam.

In dealing with public relations, we should make every effort to prevent the _____ in personality.