1 . 用所列短语的适当形式填空

be satisfied with; build up; focus on; keep … from / of; lead to; make comments on; rid … of; thanks to; twice as many as; would rather

1. We have continued to ____________________ our capabilities.
2. It was heart failure that ____________________ her father's death.
3. That is the surest way to ____________________ sickness.
4. __________ the disease, I have the opportunity to improve my character.
5. To achieve this, the teacher demands that each student take the time _________ the text and read it carefully.
6. I can guarantee that you will be ____________________ the result.
7. I can come today but I ____________________ come tomorrow.
8. It's not easy to __________ oneself __________ a bad habit.
9. Before we turn to that issue, I wish to ____________________ your presentation.
10. He bought ____________________ ten books yesterday.