1 . High-rises decorate the city’s skyline, creating a distinct contrast ________ the ancient neighborhoods, temples, and buildings that were occupied previously by people. (用适当的词填空)

2 . He’s doing better than I am. He fixed our air-conditioning ________ free. (用适当的词填空)

3 . China Chic, or guochao, features fancy designs mixed________ elements from traditional culture. (用适当的词填空)

4 . Earthen houses are made ________ earth, stone, bamboo and wood, all readily available materials which are used to form walls up to 6 feet thick. (用适当的词填空)

5 . 你放心好了，他会准时来的。
You may ____________he will come on time.

6 . If a person places money prior ______anything else, it’s very likely that he could not enjoy the happiness in life. (用适当的词填空)

7 . The economic problems of one country often have a great effect ______ the whole world. (用适当的词填空)

8 . I had an alarming encounter ______ a wild pig. (用适当的词填空)

9 . The young man’s voice was just an ordinary voice,but he sang ______tune. (用适当的词填空)