John's mother used to be very _____ about what she wore，although her family was not that rich.

Lucy's new job paid twice as much as she had made ________in the restaurant.

At Christmas people _________ us to help the poor.

It is what you do ________ what you say that matters.

Maggie’s house is next to mine. We see each other _________.

Recently, to maintain national balance, the Chinese government has _____ a policy of encouraging college graduates to take positions in rural areas.

The great damage which the destructive earthquake in Japan on March 11, 2011 _____ made a great many people homeless.

——- Not getting that job was a big letdown.——- Don’t worry. Something better will ____.

When I wanted to express my thanks to him，words _____ me. I just held his hands firmly and choked.

 Although the teacher didn’t mention any names, everybody knew who he was ______.    

They are broadening the bridge to ____ the flow of traffic．

According to school bus safety rules, when a school bus stops on the road to _____or pick up students, other vehicles behind it must stop to wait. 

Poor Tim! He had his pocket ________on his way to the theatre. So he had to give up his favourite play.

Everybody showed great respect to the old doctor, who devoted everything he had to __________ the poor conditions of the local hospital. 

She made me promise not to ________ where it was hidden. 

It is said that a bank in Shenzhen        5 yuan for a “cash counting fee” when a customer deposited a bag of coins .

— I’m fed up with this rain. How I wish to go hiking this weekend!— Forget it. I’m afraid the wet days will _____.

It’s the tsunami not the strong earthquake that has _____ great damage to Japan.

We have already said a good deal about the various problems _______ the war.

They were lost at sea, _______ the mercy of wind and weather.