1 . It is reported that the workers are ______ strike for a pay rise. （用适当的词填空）

2 . Peter has lost his job, and the family is going ______ a very difficult time. (用适当的词填空)

4 . Hopefully, the opposed parties will lay_______ their sectional interests and face the challenge together. (用适当的词填空)

5 . I’m ________ (盼望) receiving your letter soon. (根据汉语提示完成句子)

6 . A _________ (vary) of books designed for kids have been published recently. (所给词的适当形式填空)

7 . ________the shortage of money, they still gave some food to the homeless. (用适当的词填空)

8 . The great changes in China left a deep impression ________ the foreign visitors. (用适当的词填空)

9 . The music they were dancing to sounded familiar ________ me. (用适当的词填空)

10 . It would be rude to remark __________a lady's appearance. (用适当的词填空)