The fact that too many advertisements are _____ in TV programs has upset most TV viewers.

Economy is booming, so it is hard for some of the firms to _____ enough labor , though their working conditions are rather good.

In my opinion, it is not so helpful to give someone some bread as it is important to teach him how to _____.

What a pity! I missed meeting my boss at the airport because my car was _____ in the traffic jam.

Everybody sits and waits in the shade of the trees while the family begins to wake up and ______.

The good thing about children is that they        very easily to the new environments.

I _________ the boy to work hard at his lessons, but he wouldn’t listen.

Often，even a common thing of the past can ________ the image of life in the ancient time. 

The job was a great challenge and the bad weather _________ our difficulties．

—How could you________ my mother so easily in the crowd?—Because she stood out in her red dress.

According to the air traffic rules，you should        your mobile phone before boarding．

After he retired from office，Rogers        painting for a while，but soon lost interest．

—How does your wife like the decoration of your new house?—She’s _____ being satisfied with it; she is angry.

The part he ______ in the film was popular with the audience.

Though having lived abroad for years, many Chinese still _____ the traditional customs.

When such an organised group became too large for its members to travel together comfortably, it would ______. 

I was still sleeping when the fire _______, and then it spread quickly.

At first they worried about the situation but things ____ quite well.

It was so dark in the theatre that I could hardly ________ my friend.

—Will you be able to finish the report before Friday? —I can’t ________ anything, but I’ll try my best.