1 . ________ (give) my inexperience, I decided to follow his example. （用所给词的适当形式填空）

3 . It is said that during the process of application, many applicants________(因为各种原因被淘汰了 ). （根据汉语提示完成句子）

4 . Sometimes I act as a listening ear ________ fellow students to talk over what is bothering them. (用适当的词填空)

6 . More and more high-rise buildings have been built in big cities ________lack of space. （用适当的词填空）

7 . ________(owe) to the heavy rain, the sports meeting was put off. (所给词的适当形式填空)

8 . Don’t get me wrong for one who easily settles __________ something second best. (用适当的词填空)

9 . His mother was so angry ________ what he said.

A．because

B．as

C．because of

D．since

10 . 因为未能及时回信，我要向你道歉。（apologize…）（汉译英）