1 . Directions: Complete the passage with the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need.

1. The two countries are still at war_______, as a peace agreement has never been signed.
2. Residents in this area were warned not to be ______with water, in view of the low rainfall this year.
3. Mr. Green is a reliable renter who pays the rent at the beginning of each month_________.
4. According to the latest report, the space shuttle was ________to blast off at 04:38.
5. The engineer said that sensors to measure the patients’ heart rate, breathing and temperature can ________the computer.
6. Anyone who does not believe that smoking is a(n)________has never been a chronic smoker.
7. The government promised that a new system to control financial loan institutions would be properly_________.
8. A ________ Chinese vase, valued at half a million pounds, is now on exhibition in that modern art gallery.
9. This advanced course is useful for students who are in _________from one training program to another.
10. Toyota Centre is sure to ______people eager to welcome Yaoming back to action while getting their first real glimpse of this year’s edition of the Rockets.