Much to our ____, he didn’t do what he had promised. 

A few _____ looked at him curiously when he suddenly stopped and burst out crying. 

All the apartments have been sold out while the building is still _____.

Violence on TV may prove to have a strong _____ on some young people.

There are _____ to show that Rome will win the bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

The farmers suffered a heavy ________because of the terrible storm.

I have no ______ to the plan, so long as it will not cost too much.

Giving up my job to go back to full-time education was a big __________, but now I know it was the best decision I ever made. 

— If you like I can do some shopping for you.— That’s very kind of you for your ______. 

He, a Nobelist, made great ______________ to researching in this area.

What the expert has said and done will be _________ to the department manager.

Festivals are a great time for people to meet friends and enjoy each other’s _____.

There being no witness on the spot, the police were delayed by the ________of information about the crime. 

What British singer-songwriter Adele worried was ___________ the audience would accept her remained to be seen.

---Few children are as bright as he is, and also, he worked very hard . ---It’s no______ that he always gets the first place in any examination.

Before the final examination, many students have shown ______of tension. Some have trouble in sleeping while others have lost their appetite.

Putin will run for president next March in an election that could open the way for him to stay in ______ for 12 more years.

Teachers have to constantly update their knowledge in order to maintain their professional ______. 

The new teacher made a good ____ on the students by her rich knowledge and humorous talk.

With my present low income, buying a new car doesn’t seem to be a practical ______ to make.