1 . It ______ (rain) last night, for the road is quite muddy. (使用情态动词，并用括号内动词的适当形式填空。)

2 . Learning Chinese helps them see life from a new perspective and _________ (broad) their minds to the outside world. (所给词的适当形式填空)

3 . For example, there is China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which motivates many countries along the Silk Road ___________ (cooperate) more closely. (所给词的适当形式填空)

6 . Taboos are usually related _______ certain items or people. (用适当的词填空)

7 . Now, when speaking to Americans, who have a preference ______ the direct style, I found that I often failed _________ (get) straight to the point. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . Keep in mind _______ body language plays a huge role _____ communication because it accounts for over 50 per cent of communication. (用适当的词填空)

9 . You may not approve ______ their ideas but at least you will see where they are coming from, which means you can make adjustments ______ your own tone and choice of words accordingly. (用适当的词填空)

10 . Only when you give serious consideration ______ their points of view will you be able to see what accounts ______ their emotions and empathize with them. (用适当的词填空)