1 . The Chinese Ministry of Agriculture finds that between 2005—when the government started a soil-testing program ________ gives specific fertilizer recommendations to farmers - and 2011, fertilizer use dropped by 7.7 million tons.（用适当的词填空）

2 . My washing machine ________ (repair) this week, so I have to wash my clothes by hand. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . Trains are________ (rely), cheap and best for long­distance journeys. (所给词的适当形式填空)

4 . Picking up her “Lifetime Achievement” award, proud Irene declared she had no plan ______ (retire) from her 36-year-old business. (所给词的适当形式填空)

5 . I will never forget the days ______ we spent together. (用适当的词填空)

6 . I was too ____________ (tire) to walk any further. (用适当的词填空)

7 . An old man was brought in, with his hands ____________(tie) behind his back. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . ________ (make) it easier to get in touch with us, you’d better keep this card at hand. (所给词的适当形式填空)

9 . Self-driving is an area _________China and the rest of the world are on the same starting line.(用适当的词填空)

10 . It is one of the funniest things ____________ (find) on the Internet so far this year. (所给词的适当形式填空)