1 . I was at a disadvantage ______ (compare) to the younger members of the team. (所给词的适当形式填空)

2 . Most of the songs are about hardship and heartbreak, with plenty of humour ______ (throw) in. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . Michael put up a picture of Yao Ming beside the bed to keep himself __________ (remind) of his own dreams. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . Such knowledge is still useful when ____________ (apply) to similar situations in other countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . Jim has retired, but he still remembers the happy time ____________ (spend) with his students. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . I found him ________ (bury) in the book and left quietly. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . Engineers noticed that the pipes were not expanding as ________ (expect). (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . I fell and broke two teeth the other day and I thought I could benefit from getting them ________(fix). （所给词的适当形式填空）

10 . Whenever you step into the small village, you will find yourself __________ (surround) by the splendid scenery and friendly villagers there. (所给词的适当形式填空)