Recently reports about the abuse of children have _____ as often as several times a week, causing a wide concern and discount of trust among the public.

—Have you been watching TV? Don’t        valuable time running.—I’m not. I’m tired now and only am taking a short break.

 After a day’s hard work, Mary went to the nearby shop to _____ herself to a strawberry ice cream.

 The engine of the ship was out of order and the bad weather___the helplessness for the crew at sea.

(2013·重庆，31)Recycling is one way to protect the environment，reusing is ________.