I usually listen to the weather _____, though I have little faith in it.

The finance minister has not been so _____since he raised taxes to such a high level.

______ of money prevented us from taking a holiday this year.

The main.........is played by Nicole Kidman.

 The children played in the park while their mother _______. 

This year the farmers were just able to gather the _____ before the fine weather came to an end.

Are you sure that boys are more _______ than girls?

The computer allows us to work fast and _______.

With greatly increased workloads, everyone is _______ pressure now.

The specialist was under so much stress that he finally ________.

One of Vietnamese traditions is a belief in _______ families and in preserving their cultures.

If you need to _____ the teacher’s attention, just put up your hand.

I can’t cope well _____ all the homework I’ve got to do!

Shut the window and _____ the cold _______.

When he was at school, he won first ______ for good behaviour.

 If you are so senseless as to go on long walks in tight fitting shoes, you must expect to get _________ .

Ann is very ______. She takes part in numerous activities outside of school.

The book ___ two weeks ago.

When he makes a _____ by car, he takes his family with him.

In the market, the merchants _______ and joked with their friends and neighbours.

He has left his book here on _______, so that you can read it.