In the worst-affected regions, many areas remain in chaos(混乱), with roads inaccessible, public transportation at a total stop and power and telecommunication networks completely ______.

She is ________ a growing number of Chinese people who are finding it increasingly difficult to find the time to read each day.

The boy is tall ___ his age.

Why did the project come to a stop half way?--- It was in part ______________ financial difficulties.

---You seem to have been impressed by his words.---No, not exactly. It was what he did _____ what he said struck me most.